The Nimzowitsch Counter-Gambit, arising after the sequence 1.e4 e5 2.f4 d5 3.exd5 c6, represents one of the most robust and principled methods of meeting the King’s Gambit. Originally conceived as an offshoot of the Falkbeer Counter-Gambit, this system has evolved to become arguably more respectable than its parent. By striking at the center and offering … Continue reading King’s Gambit Declined: Nimzowitsch Counter-Gambit Explained