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Blackmar-Diemer Gambit

The Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (1.d4 d5 2.e4 dxe4 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.f3) is an aggressive gambit where White sacrifices a pawn for rapid development and attacking chances against Black's king.

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About the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit

The BDG is the ultimate attacking weapon for players who love gambits. After 4.f3 exf3 5.Nxf3, White has rapid piece development and open lines for attack. The f-file and e-file become highways for White's rooks. While objectively Black should be fine with accurate play, the practical problems are enormous. The BDG has a dedicated community of enthusiasts who have analyzed every possible response.

Key Ideas

  • Sacrifice the e4 pawn for rapid development
  • After f3 and Nxf3, White has fast piece play
  • The open f-file and e-file are attacking highways
  • Bc4, Bf4, O-O — develop and attack quickly
  • Don't let Black consolidate — keep the pressure on

Related Openings

London SystemQueen's GambitTrompowsky AttackKing's Gambit

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