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Zukertort Opening

Shabalov Gambit

A04gambitoffbeataggressive

  1. 1.Nf3e6
  2. 2.c4a6
  3. 3.Nc3c5
  4. 4.g3b5

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A Zukertort Opening gambit in which Black answers White's English-style setup with ...a6, ...c5 and ...b5, offering a queenside pawn for open lines.

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About the Shabalov Gambit

The Shabalov Gambit arises from an English-style position in which White has played c4, Nc3 and g3 while Black has prepared queenside expansion with ...e6, ...a6 and ...c5. With 4...b5 Black strikes at the c4-pawn before White's bishop reaches g2. If White captures on b5, Black gives up a pawn in return for open a- and b-files and queenside activity. If White declines, material stays level and the play keeps a Symmetrical English flavor.

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