Blumenfeld Countergambit: Duz-Khotimirsky Variation
ECO E10 ยท Blumenfeld Countergambit
The Blumenfeld Countergambit: Duz-Khotimirsky Variation (E10) is a chess opening in the Blumenfeld Countergambit family, played by Black. It arises after the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 c5 4. d5 b5 5. Bg5.
Moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 c5 4. d5 b5 5. Bg5
About this opening
The Duz-Khotimirsky Variation (5.Bg5) is the main reply to the Blumenfeld Countergambit: rather than capturing on b5, White pins the f6 knight to undermine the support of Black's center and challenge the ...e6-d5 plan. The idea is to question the gambit's compensation before it unfolds. The play stays tense and strategic, around control of the center and the e4 square.