Queen's Gambit Declined: Charousek Variation, Miladinovic Gambit

The Queen's Gambit Declined: Charousek Variation, Miladinovic Gambit is a chess opening that involves sacrificing a pawn to gain a strong central presence and active piece development.

1. d4 2. d5 3. c4 4. e6 5. Nc3 6. Be7 7. e4 8. dxe4 9. f3

The Queen's Gambit Declined: Charousek Variation, Miladinovic Gambit is a strategic chess opening that begins with the moves d4 d5 c4 e6 Nc3 Be7 e4 dxe4 f3. In this variation, White sacrifices a pawn on move 5 to disrupt Black's pawn structure and gain a strong central presence. By playing e4, White aims to control the center and open up lines for their pieces.

After the pawn sacrifice, Black has several options. Accepting the gambit with exf3 is risky as it weakens the kingside pawn structure and allows White to develop their pieces with tempo. Alternatively, Black can decline the gambit by playing Nf6 or dxe4, aiming to maintain a solid pawn structure and develop their pieces harmoniously.

White's main idea in this opening is to quickly develop their pieces and put pressure on Black's position. The pawn sacrifice creates imbalances on the board, giving White active piece play and potential attacking chances. Black, on the other hand, must carefully navigate the complications and find ways to neutralize White's initiative.

The Charousek Variation, Miladinovic Gambit is an aggressive opening that requires accurate play from both sides. It often leads to dynamic positions with tactical opportunities for both players. The resulting middlegame can involve complex pawn structures and strategic maneuvering, making it an interesting choice for players who enjoy sharp and tactical battles.

Frequency: 0.2 %Stockfish score: -0.9, depth 25
Games Statistics:
White/Draws/Black
46.2%
0%
53.8%
Bookmoves score:
RateWhiteBlack
0...1800--
1800...2000--
2000...220045.954.1
2200...250052.750.3
2500...--