Englund Gambit Declined

An entry in the Encyclopedia of Chess Openings (ECO A40), reached after 3 half-moves: 1. d4 e5 2. d5.

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2…e4 3 lines
2…Bc5 1 line
- A40 Diemer Counterattack

About this opening

Englund Gambit Declined is an opening in the Encyclopedia of Chess Openings, classified under code A40. ECO group A (A00–A99) covers flank and irregular openings, including the English, Bird, Réti and Dutch defences. This particular variation is reached after 3 half-moves from the starting position, with the move sequence 1. d4 e5 2. d5.

The opening sequence in prose form: 1.d4 e5, 2.d5. From this position 2 named continuations are recorded in the encyclopaedia, each leading to a distinct theoretical line.