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Réti Opening

Reversed Blumenfeld Gambit

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  1. 1.Nf3d5
  2. 2.c4d4
  3. 3.e3c5
  4. 4.b4
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A sharp Réti Opening gambit in which White plays 4. b4 against the advanced d4-pawn, offering a pawn for central control and fast development.

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About the Reversed Blumenfeld Gambit

The Reversed Blumenfeld Gambit, 4. b4, is the Blumenfeld Countergambit with colors reversed. White undermines the c5-pawn that supports d4. In the critical line 4...dxe3 5. fxe3 cxb4 6. d4, White gives up a pawn for a broad center and rapid development, while Black's extra b4-pawn is weak. The compensation is generally judged sufficient. Declining with 4...b6 is about as common. The engine rates the position as balanced, and White scores well in practice.

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