Danish Gambit Accepted: Copenhagen Defense
ECO C21 ยท Danish Gambit Accepted
The Danish Gambit Accepted: Copenhagen Defense (C21) is a chess opening in the Danish Gambit Accepted family, played by Black. It arises after the moves 1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. c3 dxc3 4. Bc4 cxb2 5. Bxb2 Bb4+.
Moves: 1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. c3 dxc3 4. Bc4 cxb2 5. Bxb2 Bb4+
About this opening
The Copenhagen Defense (5.Bxb2 Bb4+) inserts a check on b4 to hamper White's development before considering returning material. Black seeks to disrupt the coordination of White's pieces and gain time to defend the king. The play stays tense, White keeping the attack on the long diagonal. It is an active defense to the Danish Gambit, combining counterattack and caution.