Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Declined: Vienna Defense
ECO D00 ยท Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Declined
The Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Declined: Vienna Defense (D00) is a chess opening in the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Declined family, played by Black. It arises after the moves 1. d4 d5 2. e4 dxe4 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. f3 Bf5.
Moves: 1. d4 d5 2. e4 dxe4 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. f3 Bf5
About this opening
The Vienna Defense (4.f3 Bf5) declines to capture on f3 and develops the bishop outside first, keeping the structure intact. Black will often return the pawn later to achieve sound development and neutralize the attack. It is a cautious, effective way to decline the Blackmar-Diemer, denying White the open lines its gambit lives on.
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