Charlick Gambit: 2...d6 is variation 3 of 6 in the Beating the Englund and Budapest gambits course, a beginner opening course for White (ECO A40). It runs 22 moves and begins 1. d4 e5 2. dxe5 d6 3. exd6 Bxd6 4. Nf3 Nc6 …. Black gives a second pawn with 2...d6 to open lines. White takes, develops the knights and trades the dangerous pieces. In the end White has an extra pawn and the bishop pair. In the lesson every move is explained on a board and then drilled; it is free.
Move by move
1. d4 – White takes the centre.
1... e5 – The Englund Gambit, a dubious gambit.
2. dxe5 – White takes the pawn.
2... d6 – The Charlick Gambit. Black offers a second pawn to open lines quickly.
3. exd6 – White takes. Black has to take back and gets quick development.
3... Bxd6 – Black takes back and develops the bishop.
4. Nf3 – White develops and guards the kingside.
4... Nc6 – Black develops.
5. Nc3 – The engine's choice. The knight develops and guards e4.
5... Bg4 – Black puts pressure on the f3 knight.
6. h3 – White asks the bishop at once.
6... Bxf3 – Black gives up the bishop for the knight.
7. exf3 – White takes back with the e-pawn. This opens the f1 bishop.
7... Qe7+ – Black checks on the open e-file.
8. Qe2 – White blocks with the queen and offers a trade.
8... Be5 – The bishop eyes the c3 knight.
The lesson goes on for 6 more moves, each with its explanation.
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