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English Opening

Porcupine Variation

A10gambitoffbeataggressive

  1. 1.c4f5
  2. 2.Nc3Nf6
  3. 3.e4fxe4
  4. 4.g4

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An offbeat gambit against the Anglo-Dutch in which White, a pawn down after 3. e4 fxe4, declines to recapture and advances 4. g4 to harass the f6-knight.

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About the Porcupine Variation

The Porcupine Variation arises from the Anglo-Dutch Defense, 1. c4 f5, when White answers 2. Nc3 Nf6 with the central thrust 3. e4. After 3...fxe4 White does not regain the pawn with a knight move but plays 4. g4, a pawn down and offering more, intending g5 to dislodge the f6-knight and undermine Black's grip on e4. Black keeps a doubled e-pawn and the extra material, while White plays on the half-open f-file and for rapid development.

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