Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Accepted: Holwell Defense
ECO D00 ยท Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Accepted
The Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Accepted: Holwell Defense (D00) is a chess opening in the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Accepted family, played by Black. It arises after the moves 1. d4 d5 2. e4 dxe4 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. f3 exf3 5. Nxf3 Qd6.
Moves: 1. d4 d5 2. e4 dxe4 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. f3 exf3 5. Nxf3 Qd6
About this opening
The Holwell Defense (5...Qd6) brings the queen out to d6 to defend the kingside from a distance and keep great developmental flexibility. The idea is to watch the sensitive squares while keeping the pawn. Placing the queen so early risks tempo losses, but stays playable. It is an original, less charted reply to the accepted Blackmar-Diemer.