Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit, Rasmussen Attack
ECO D00 ยท Blackmar-Diemer Gambit
The Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit, Rasmussen Attack (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 4. Nge2.
Moves: 1. d4 d5 2. e4 dxe4 3. Nc3 e5 4. Nge2
About this opening
The Rasmussen Attack (4.Nge2) develops the king's knight to e2 within the Lemberger Countergambit, keeping flexibility and preparing to regain the e4 pawn without committing too early. White aims for harmonious development and retention of the initiative. It is a less forcing approach than the immediate captures, relying on piece coordination in the gambit's attacking spirit.