Sunday, January 18, 2009

Danish Gambit (C-21) - Opening Theory

 

Unleash Your Inner Chess Warrior with the Danish Gambit

The Danish Gambit (also known as the Nordic Gambit) is an aggressive chess opening for white that throws down the gauntlet, sacrificing a pawn (or even two!) for rapid development and a fierce attack on the black king. This gambit is perfect for players who:

  • Thrive on Attack: If you crave dynamic positions and enjoy tactical battles, the Danish Gambit is your weapon of choice.
  • Embrace Calculated Risk: The gambit offers a chance to gain a significant advantage, but careful play is required to navigate the complexities.
  • Want to Stand Out: The Danish Gambit is less common than other openings, allowing you to surprise your opponent and showcase your knowledge.

This comprehensive guide equips you with everything you need to master the Danish Gambit. We'll explore its rich history, delve into key variations, and provide a treasure trove of learning resources to sharpen your skills.

Unveiling the Danish Gambit's History 
Wikipedia Page 

Master the Fundamentals (Books): 
Dive deep into the theory behind the Danish Gambit with a selection of free, downloadable books and Courses.

Openings Danish Gambit - 7 page PDF

Intro To Danish Gambit Accepted - 4 Page PDF

Danish Gambit for White - Chessable Course  (FREE) covers 7 variations (Can practice them with Movetrainer)

Expert Insights (Danish Gambit Articles): 
 Learn from chess masters and delve into the strategic ideas and tactical nuances of the Danish Gambit.

Danish Gambit Accepted Lesson - Richard Westbrook (Farragut Chess Club) 4 page PDF
Danish Gambit Article - what is it? Ideas behind it and the moves.
Dashing the Danish Gambit - GM Nigel Davies (Quite a log Article covering this Gambit)

C21 Danish Gambit I - 89 Games - 

General 3...Nf6 3...Nc6 3...d6 3...c5 3...d3 4...Nf6 4...Qf6 4...d6
 4...d5 4.Nc3 #4...Nc6 4...Bb4 4...Bc5 4...Qb3 4...c2

C21 Danish Gambit II - 77 Games -Sorensen Defense 

C21 Danish Gambit III - 57 Games - 
Copenhagen Defense 5...Bb4 6.Nc3 6.Kf1
Accepted Classical Defense 6.Nc3 6.e5
Accepted 5...d6 5...Nc6 5...Qg5 5...Bb4 & others
Accepted Svenonius Defense 3...Ne7

C21 Danish Gambit IV - 44 Games - Chigorin Defense & Schlechter Defense

Danish Gambit Miniatures - 4 games
Danish Miniatures - 52 Games all under 15 Moves
Center Game (C21) - 6 Annotated Games


ChessTempo.com

Danish Gambit, General (C21) - 305 Games
Danish Gambit, Declined, Sorensen Defense (C21) - 144 Games


Danish Gambit Lichess Studys 

The Danish Gambit - 4 chapters  (230 Hearts)
Danish Gambit Traps - 8 Chapters  (72 Hearts)
Interactive Danish Gambit study - 6 Chapters (Replies to different Lines)
Danish Gambit Repertoire  - 25 Chapter  (37 Hearts)
Danish Gambit - GothamChess Video - 9 Chapter  (170 Hearts)  


Interactive Learning (Danish Gambit Videos) : 
Sharpen your skills with video lessons covering various Danish Gambit lines.

CRUSH EVERYONE With The Danish Gambit - 31 Min IM Rozman (Gotham)

The Dangerous Danish Gambit | Chess Openings Explained - 25 Min - St.Louis CC

Chess Openings: Learn to Play the Danish Gambit! - 30 Min


How to Play Danish Gambit (20 MIN FULLY EXPLAINED) | Very Aggressive Chess Opening - 22 Min IM Andras Toth

Danish Gambit Live Opening Study - Learn This Tricky Opening For White! - 2hr  -NM Lopez


IM Miodrag Perunovic

Destroy Everyone with The Brutal Danish Gambit!! - 45 Min
CRUSH with the DANISH GAMBIT | IM Miodrag 'The Butcher' Perunovic - 2.5hr

Danish Gambit Traps 

Every Move is a TRAP in this Opening After 1.e4 | Danish Gambit - 18 Min - GM Igor Smirnov
BEWARE!! 5 Opening Traps in the Danish Gambit - 14 Min - Chess Nerd
10 DEADLY Traps in the Danish Gambit You Need to Try - 16 Min - Chess Sensei

Playing Against The Danish Gambit

Counter Aggressive Openings - How to Counter The Danish Gambit - 8 Min - Chesswebsite
A Simple Move To Destroy The Danish Gambit! - 6 Min

How to crush the Danish and Scotch Gambit - 8 Min IM Eric Rosen

How to Destroy the Danish Gambit (part 1) - 12 Min - Endgame Strategies
How to Destroy the Danish Gambit (part 2) Beat the Main line Kf1 - 14 Min
How to Destroy the Danish Gambit (part 3) Final Chapter - 10 Min

Game Videos (w/ Expert Analysis)

Danish Gambit Chess Games - 9 Video Playlist - Jazarov's Chess Channel
Danish Gambit - 17 Video Playlist - Chess School
Danish Gambit - Chess Opening - 8 Video Playlist - kingscrusher

Danish Gambit PGN Downloads

Danish - 119 Games (U-of-Pitt Archive)

A powerful Viking longship, inspired by Hokusai's "The Great Wave," charges through a churning sea towards a smaller black ship, symbolizing the aggressive opening strategy of the Danish Gambit in chess.

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