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Indian Defense

Pyrenees Gambit

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  1. 1.d4Nf6
  2. 2.c4b5
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The Pyrenees Gambit, 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 b5, is a rare and dubious Black wing gambit that tries to lure White's c-pawn away from the center.

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About the Pyrenees Gambit

The Pyrenees Gambit answers 2. c4 with 2...b5, offering the b-pawn in the hope of diverting White's c-pawn from its control of d5 and the center. Unlike the Benko Gambit, which arises only after 2...c5 3. d5 b5, it comes before White has committed the d-pawn. 3. cxb5 is the usual reply, with 3. Nc3 and 3. e3 also common. Engines give White a clear advantage, and the line remains an offbeat surprise.

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