Hello Chess Lovers,
I think that the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit needs to be addressed by anyone contemplating an
entry into the world of the Slav and Semi-Slav. Its very important to understand that it is not
a gambit built on rapid attacks. Its built on the notion that open e and f-files and a clear a2-g8
diagonal offer lots of chances for active play.
Black's responses depend on the move orders white chooses:
A) 1d4d5 2.Nc3Nf6 3.e4Ne4 4.Ne4de4
And now for a number of responses:
A1) 5.f3e5! Black has a lot of scope for trouble free development.
A2) 5.Bc4Nc6 6.c3e5 One can see a clear repetition of the ideas for black.Strong central reactions.
A3) 5.Bf4e6 6.Qd2c5 7.0-0cd4 8.Bb5Nc6 9.Ne2Bd7
In all of these cases black manages to get on with development and strike out in the centre.
B) 1.d4d5 2.e4de4 3.Nc3Nf6 4.f3ef3 5.Nf3g6 6.Bc4Bg7 7.0-00-0 8.Qe1Nc6 9.Qh4Bg4
10.Be3Bf3 11.Rf3e5 12.Rd1Nd4 13.Rf2b5 with an advantage for black.
Black has no trouble in finding very easy moves. White on the other hand has to keep justifying his gambit.
At move ten, black took off a potentially strong knight. The thematic e7-e5 came in and the centre was liquidated thereafter. I believe this is where white has work to do to justify the investment of a pawn.
You can have fun with Rybka or Fritz on this. Blessings. John
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