Albin Countergambit, Fianchetto Variation, Be6 Line
- 1.d4d5
- 2.c4e5
- 3.dxe5d4
- 4.Nf3Nc6
- 5.g3Be6
478 games
A line of the Albin Countergambit's Fianchetto Variation where Black develops with 5...Be6, eyeing c4 and preparing queenside castling.
Train it in TheoriaAbout the Be6 Line
The Be6 Line develops the queen's bishop to e6, where it bears on the c4-pawn and supports Black's usual plan of ...Qd7, ...O-O-O and ...Bh3 to exchange White's fianchettoed bishop. White most often protects c4 with 6. Nbd2 or 6. b3. The engine's top choice is 6. Bg2, which also gives White the best practical results. The engine assesses the position as clearly better for White, who scores somewhat better on Lichess.