Danish Gambit Accepted: Svenonius Defense
ECO C21 ยท Danish Gambit Accepted
The Danish Gambit Accepted: Svenonius 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 Ne7.
Moves: 1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. c3 Ne7
About this opening
The Svenonius Defense (3.c3 Ne7) declines to take the second pawn on c3 and develops the king's knight to e7 in a cautious configuration. Black seeks to return part of the material to neutralize White's attack and reach a sound position. The idea is defensive and solid, denying the Danish Gambit the momentum that greedy acceptance of both pawns provides.