Queen's Pawn Game: Accelerated London System, Steinitz Countergambit, Morris Countergambit

A sharp and aggressive chess opening, the Queen's Pawn Game: Accelerated London System, Steinitz Countergambit, Morris Countergambit leads to imbalanced positions and tactical battles.

1. d4 2. d5 3. Bf4 4. c5 5. e4

The opening is characterized by an early pawn push to e4 by White, which is a deviation from the standard London System. This aggressive move aims to challenge Black's pawn structure and create an open game with more tactical opportunities. Black's response with the Steinitz Countergambit, c5, is an attempt to counterattack White's center and create counterplay.

The Morris Countergambit, which is a further deviation from the Steinitz Countergambit, involves Black pushing their pawn to d5, attacking White's pawn on e4. This move can lead to sharp and complex positions, as both players are fighting for central control and trying to create imbalances in the pawn structure.

White's main idea in this opening is to maintain central control and create attacking chances on the kingside, while Black aims to undermine White's pawn center and create counterplay on the queenside. Both players must be well-prepared for the ensuing tactical battles and be ready to adapt to the changing pawn structures and piece dynamics.

This opening is suitable for players who enjoy aggressive and tactical play, as well as those who are well-versed in the intricacies of pawn structures and piece coordination. It is important for both players to be familiar with the typical plans and ideas in this opening, as well as to be able to handle the resulting middlegame positions with confidence and precision.

Frequency: 0.3 %Stockfish score: -0.7, depth 44
Games Statistics:
White/Draws/Black
48.4%
6.8%
44.9%
Bookmoves score:
RateWhiteBlack
0...180053.352.4
1800...200052.850.7
2000...220051.950.7
2200...250054.555.8
2500...52.252.6

Variations:

Queen's Pawn Game: Accelerated London System, Steinitz Countergambit, Morris Countergambit Accepted

The opening is a tactical variation in which White sacrifices a pawn to gain a strong central position and active piece development.

Frequency: 32.8 %