ECO code: B01
Scandinavian Defense: Boehnke Gambit
The Boehnke Gambit arises after the moves 1. e4 d5 2. exd5 e5 3. dxe6 Bxe6. In this line, Black immediately challenges White's central control by offering a pawn sacrifice with 2...e5, aiming to rapidly develop pieces and seize the initiative.
Characteristic: This gambit is notable for Black's aggressive pawn thrust to e5 on the second move, deviating from the more common 2...Nf6 or 2...Qxd5. By sacrificing a pawn early, Black seeks quick piece activity and open lines for their bishops and queen.
Playing style: For Black, this is an attacking approach focused on active piece play rather than solid defense. White, having accepted the pawn, generally adopts a more cautious but solid stance, aiming to consolidate the extra material and counter Black's initiative.
Center control: The opening directly contests the center. Black's early ...e5 challenges White's dominance and attempts to undermine White's pawn structure, making it a battle for central control from the outset.
This opening is defined by the position shown on the board below. The moves displayed are a typical sequence that leads to it, but different sequences can reach the same position and still carry the same opening name.
Practice puzzles and train your tactics with real positions from games that used the Scandinavian Defense: Boehnke Gambit, and sharpen your opening mastery.
Puzzle 1 of 13 - Move #5 white