Danish Gambit Accepted: Schlechter Defense
ECO C21 ยท Danish Gambit Accepted
The Danish Gambit Accepted: Schlechter 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 d5.
Moves: 1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. c3 dxc3 4. Bc4 cxb2 5. Bxb2 d5
About this opening
The Schlechter Defense (5.Bxb2 d5) is regarded as the modern refutation of the Danish Gambit: rather than clinging to material, Black returns a pawn with ...d5 to neutralize the b2 bishop, open lines for the pieces and reach a comfortable endgame. The idea is sound and pragmatic: defuse White's attack by returning just enough material. The safest road for Black.