Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Netherlands Variation
ECO D00 ยท Blackmar-Diemer Gambit
The Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Netherlands Variation (D00) is a chess opening in the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit family, played by White. It arises after the moves 1. d4 d5 2. e4 dxe4 3. Nc3 f5.
Moves: 1. d4 d5 2. e4 dxe4 3. Nc3 f5
About this opening
The Netherlands Variation (3.Nc3 f5) tries to hold the e4 pawn with ...f5, erecting an advanced pawn chain. The idea is ambitious but seriously weakens the black king and the a2-g8 diagonal. White seeks to exploit these weaknesses with g4 or Nge2-g3. It is a double-edged reply: Black plays for material, White for a blistering attack.