Center Game: Ross Gambit
ECO C21 ยท Center Game
The Center Game: Ross 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. Bd3.
Moves: 1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. Bd3
About this opening
The Ross Gambit (3.Bd3) is a rare line of the Center Game: rather than recapturing the pawn, White develops the bishop to d3 in an unusual configuration, intending to regain it later or play on the initiative. The move is unnatural and the compensation dubious; Black equalizes with classical development. It is a curiosity, mostly seen in fast play.