The Diemer-Duhm Gambit emerged in the mid-20th century, pioneered by Emil Josef Diemer (1908-1990) and Andreas Duhm (1883-1975). Diemer, a charismatic and unconventional chess player, was renowned for his unorthodox approach to the game, and the gambit that bears his name is no exception
Category: Opening Theory
Learn to play Tal Variation against Caro-Kann Defense
The Tal Variation 4. h4 is one of the less popular attacks against the Advance Variation of the Caro-Kann Defense, but it definitely belongs to the aggressive category. It was popularized by the eighth World Chess Champion Mikhail Tal, and it can become a dangerous weapon in an attacking player’s hands, so it’s probably good to know something about it.
Learn to play Ponziani Gambit in Bishop’s Opening
The Bishop’s Opening is one of the oldest openings to be analyzed. Black has a wide range of options for their second move, since White’s second move does not pose an immediate threat. The Ponziani Gambit, which involves White playing 3. d4, is a more assertive approach to countering the Berlin Defense. This move allows White to launch a direct attack in the center.
Learn to play Nescafé Frappé Attack: Why was it named after a coffee product?
Okay, that’s an unusual name for an opening, huh? I mean, we have openings named after famous players, cities, countries etc., but a coffee brand? I read a funny comment somewhere: “This is the future of chess. FIDE will start selling opening variations to businesses as a form of advertisement.”
Learn to play Triple Muzio Gambit: Totally insane
The Triple Muzio Gambit is a highly aggressive and risky opening that can lead to some spectacular games. It is not for the faint of heart, and it requires a lot of preparation and careful calculation to play it successfully. However, for players who enjoy taking risks and playing with fire, the Triple Muzio Gambit is an exciting option that can lead to some unforgettable moments on the chessboard.
Learn to play Smith-Morra Gambit: Open and attack
The gambit is characterized by White sacrificing a pawn on move three in exchange for rapid development and an open position. The idea behind the gambit is to seize control of the center and create attacking chances against Black’s king.
Learn to play Wing Gambit: Gain control by deflecting
The term Wing Gambit is used to refer to a category of openings where White executes an early b4 move to redirect an opponent’s pawn or bishop from the c5 square, thereby enabling White to regain control over the vital central square, d4.
Learn to play Benko Gambit: Attack from the flank
In this scenario, the player controlling the black pieces willingly gives up a pawn in exchange for facing consistent pressure on the queenside. It is then up to the player controlling the white pieces to decide whether or not they wish to accept the gambit pawn.
Learn to play Belgrade Gambit: The power of knights
The Belgrade Gambit is considered to be somewhat risky for White, as Black has several ways to defend against the attack and equalize the position. However, it can be a fun and aggressive opening to play, and it has been used successfully by grandmasters such as Alexei Shirov and Vassily Ivanchuk.
Learn to play with English Rat 🐀 (the first emoji)
Some chess players excel in only a few particular openings and exclusively use them in their games, regardless of the circumstances. While this strategy allows them to become highly skilled in those specific openings and difficult to catch off guard in the early stages of a game, it also makes it easier for opponents to prepare for the match since they can anticipate which opening lines the player will use.