Center Game: Lanc-Arnold Gambit
ECO C21 ยท Center Game
The Center Game: Lanc-Arnold Gambit (C21) is a chess opening in the Center Game family, played by White. It arises after the moves 1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. Nf3 Bc5 4. c3.
Moves: 1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. Nf3 Bc5 4. c3
About this opening
The Lanc-Arnold Gambit (3.Nf3 Bc5 4.c3) offers to return the d4 pawn to build a center with c3 and aim for quick development, in the spirit of the open gambits. White seeks the initiative and active lines rather than immediate material recovery. It is an enterprising, low-theory line of the Center Game, leading to open, dynamic play.