Norwalde Variation, Bücker Gambit
- 1.e4e5
- 2.f4Qf6
- 3.Nc3Qxf4
- 4.Nf3Bb4
- 5.Bc4
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A gambit line of the Norwalde Variation in which White gives up the f4-pawn to Black's queen and develops rapidly, aiming the c4-bishop at f7.
Train it in TheoriaAbout the Bücker Gambit
The Bücker Gambit arises when White meets the Norwalde's 2...Qf6 with 3. Nc3, leaving the f4-pawn to be taken by 3...Qxf4. After 4. Nf3 Bb4 5. Bc4, White is a pawn down but has three minor pieces developed, a half-open f-file and a bishop aimed at f7. Black's queen remains far advanced on f4, and the bishop on b4 pins the c3-knight, adding pressure on e4.
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