Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...c5/2. b4
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| Sicilian Wing Gambit | |
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN) | |
| Moves: 1. e4 c5 2. b4 | |
| ECO code: B20 | |
| Parent: Sicilian Defence | |
Sicilian Wing Gambit
edit2. b4 marks the Sicilian Wing Gambit. There are other wing gambits like this using the b-pawn (for instance, the Evans Gambit); however, this wing gambit is the most common one. The b-pawn push tries to undermine Black's c-pawn control of d4.
This gambit is unsound at the top level, and Black can safely accept it. However, it is common in amateur play.
Black's responses
edit2...cxb4. Black usually accepts the gambit. White is most likely to play 3. a3 to try to develop the knight by either recapturing on a3 or going to c3.
2...d5. Black can always decline the gambit and attack White's e-pawn.
Theory table
edit1. e4 c5 2. b4
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Evaluation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Gambit Accepted | ... cxb4 |
a3 d5 |
exd5 Qxd5 |
Nf3 |
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| Wing Gambit Declined | ... d5 |
exd5 |
References
edit- Kasparov, Garry, & Keene, Raymond 1989 Batsford chess openings 2. ISBN 0-8050-3409-9.
External links
edit- 365Chess: 1. e4 c5 2. b4
