Chess Opening Theory/1. d4/1...d5/2. c4/2...e6/3. Nc3/3...c6/4. e4
Semi-Slav Defense: Marshall Gambit | |
---|---|
a b c d e f g h 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 a b c d e f g h | |
Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN) | |
Moves: 1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 c6 4. e4 |
4. e4
editThis move controls the center and creates a huge pawn roller. Black's c8-bishop will be blocked and inactive for some time. However, White will have to sac a pawn in a few moves if they want to fight for the edge. Black didn't move a single piece yet and put all their central pawns on light squares. White quickly got e4 in.
Theory table
edit4 | 5 | 6 | |
---|---|---|---|
... | Nxe4
Bb4+ |
Bd2
Qxd4 |
= |
...
Bb4!? |
= |
1. e4
2. Nf3
2. Other
1... other
1. d4
2. other
2. c4
With 2...e6:
With 2...g6:
With other 2nd moves for Black:
With 2...g6:
With other 2nd moves for Black:
2. Nf3
2. other
1... other
Flank
Unorthodox