Englund Gambit: 4.Bg5 Qb4+ 5.Nc3 Qxb2 6.Bd2 Nb4 is variation 2 of 6 in the Beating the Englund and Budapest gambits course, a beginner opening course for White (ECO A40). It runs 21 moves and begins 1. d4 e5 2. dxe5 Nc6 3. Nf3 Qe7 4. Bg5 Qb4+ …. After the queen takes on b2, the knight jumps to b4 and eyes c2. The knight on d4 guards c2. White must not chase the queen with the rook too early, because the knight takes on c2 with check. Played calmly, White is a pawn up with a big lead. 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... Nc6 – Black attacks e5.
3. Nf3 – White guards e5.
3... Qe7 – The main line, an inaccuracy that sets a trap.
4. Bg5 – The engine's choice. The bishop attacks the queen and wins time.
4... Qb4+ – The queen checks and hits b2.
5. Nc3 – White blocks with the knight. The bishop on g5 can drop back to d2 next.
5... Qxb2 – Black takes the pawn.
6. Bd2 – The bishop guards c3.
6... Nb4 – This is an inaccuracy. The knight jumps to b4 and eyes c2.
7. Nd4 – The knight guards c2. Now Black's knight has no target.
7... Na6 – The knight goes back. It wants to come to c5.
8. Rb1 – The rook attacks the queen.
8... Qa3 – The queen steps aside.
The lesson goes on for 5 more moves, each with its explanation.
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