C21
Danish Gambit Accepted
1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. c3 dxc3
In the Danish Gambit Accepted, aim to understand the plans and pawn structures, not just memorize the first moves.
The Danish Gambit Accepted is a chess opening classified under ECO code C21. It is reached after the moves 1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. c3 dxc3: 6 moves in, with White to play.
Learn its typical plans and pawn structures rather than memorizing moves — that’s what holds up over the board.
5 named variations branch from this position; the list at the end of the page goes one move deeper into each.
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Analyze my games free →Variations of the Danish Gambit Accepted
- Chigorin Defense1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. c3 dxc3 4. Bc4 cxb2 5. Bxb2 Qe7
- Classical Defense1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. c3 dxc3 4. Bc4 cxb2 5. Bxb2 Nf6
- Copenhagen Defense1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. c3 dxc3 4. Bc4 cxb2 5. Bxb2 Bb4+
- Schlechter Defense1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. c3 dxc3 4. Bc4 cxb2 5. Bxb2 d5
- Svenonius Defense1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. c3 Ne7
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