Flank openings

Englund Gambit

1.d4 e5

The Englund Gambit starts with 1.d4 e5 and is catalogued under ECO A40, in the flank openings half of the book. The catalog indexes 9 lines inside it, grouped into 9 named variations.

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Current setup

Move ideas

  1. 1.d4

    Takes central space with a protected pawn and frees the queen’s bishop.

    Idea: Build a stable center that supports a broad positional setup.

  2. 1…e5

    Advances to e5 to claim central space and control nearby key squares.

    Idea: Give the pieces room to develop behind a durable central foothold.

  3. 2.dxe5

    Captures the pawn on e5 and changes the local pawn or piece balance.

    Idea: Open lines in the center and reshape the center for the next phase.

  4. 2…f6

    Advances the f-pawn to gain kingside space and control new squares.

    Idea: Create useful wing space while keeping the central structure flexible.

Book continuations

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Named variations

Each line below is an indexed entry under Englund Gambit. Open one to load it on the board and keep exploring from that position.

Openings from the same volume

ECO groups openings by the structures they lead to, so these families tend to share plans with the Englund Gambit.