Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Accepted
Teichmann Defense, Classical Variation
- 1.d4d5
- 2.e4dxe4
- 3.Nc3Nf6
- 4.f3exf3
- 5.Nxf3Bg4
- 6.h3Bxf3
- 7.Qxf3c6
- 8.Be3
1,364 games
Blackmar-Diemer Gambit line in which White guards d4 with 8. Be3 and prepares a slow kingside buildup against Black's solid ...c6 and ...e6 setup.
Train it in TheoriaAbout the Classical Variation
The Classical Variation meets the attack on d4 with 8. Be3, which defends the pawn with a developing piece instead of the queen. White then aims for a gradual kingside buildup. Black almost always replies 8...e6, and 8...Nbd7 is a distant second. The position can also arise from the Ziegler Defense via 5...c6 6. Bd3 Bg4 7. h3 Bxf3 8. Qxf3 e6 9. Be3. The engine rates it roughly level, while White scores well in practice.