Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Accepted: Kaulich Defense
ECO D00 ยท Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Accepted
The Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Accepted: Kaulich 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 c5.
Moves: 1. d4 d5 2. e4 dxe4 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. f3 exf3 5. Nxf3 c5
About this opening
The Kaulich Defense (5...c5) strikes the center with ...c5 to open the game and activate Black's pieces, contesting the d4 pawn rather than playing passively. Black seeks dynamic counterplay in return for a somewhat open structure. The idea is combative and concrete, the opposite of the compact defenses. A sharp reply to the accepted Blackmar-Diemer, for enterprising players.