Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit
ECO D00 ยท Blackmar-Diemer Gambit
The Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit (D00) is a chess opening in the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit family, played by Black. It arises after the moves 1. d4 d5 2. e4 dxe4 3. Nc3 e5.
Moves: 1. d4 d5 2. e4 dxe4 3. Nc3 e5
About this opening
The Lemberger Countergambit (3.Nc3 e5) answers the Blackmar-Diemer with an immediate central counter-thrust: rather than trying to keep the e4 pawn, Black strikes with ...e5 to open the game on their own terms. It is one of the most respected replies to the gambit, as it contests White's initiative before it develops. The play becomes lively, with symmetrical central tension.