Zilbermints Gambit

The Zilbermints Gambit, 1. e4 h6 2. d4 e5, drops the Carr Defense's usual fianchetto plan and contests the center at once, leaving the e-pawn en prise. The most frequent reply, 3. dxe5, takes the pawn. 3. d5 instead gains space and keeps the center closed, though Black has scored better there. 3. Nf3 develops while adding pressure on e5 and has brought White the best results. The engine assesses the position as a clear advantage for White.