A40
Englund Gambit
1. d4 e5
In the Englund Gambit, aim to understand the plans and pawn structures, not just memorize the first moves.
The Englund Gambit is a chess opening classified under ECO code A40. It is reached after the moves 1. d4 e5: 2 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.
8 named variations branch from this position; the list at the end of the page goes one move deeper into each.
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- Felbecker Gambit1. d4 e5 2. dxe5 Nc6 3. Nf3 Bc5
- Hartlaub-Charlick Gambit1. d4 e5 2. dxe5 d6
- Main Line1. d4 e5 2. dxe5 Nc6 3. Nf3 Qe7
- Mosquito Gambit1. d4 e5 2. dxe5 Qh4
- Soller Gambit1. d4 e5 2. dxe5 f6
- Soller Gambit Deferred1. d4 e5 2. dxe5 Nc6 3. Nf3 f6
- Stockholm Variation1. d4 e5 2. dxe5 Nc6 3. Nf3 Qe7 4. Qd5
- Zilbermints Gambit1. d4 e5 2. dxe5 Nc6 3. Nf3 Nge7