Blackmar-Diemer Gambit - Tricky Opening for White with 86% Win Rate

Discover a powerful and aggressive chess opening for White in this 15-minute video lesson by GM Igor Smirnov. Learn the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit, specifically the von Popiel Gambit variation, which arises after 1.d4 d5 2.e4 dxe4 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.Bg5. Explore this tricky gambit's potential to gain a winning advantage after just 5 moves and even checkmate Black in 9 moves. Understand the opening's impressive 75% win rate from the 5th move onward. Follow along as GM Smirnov guides you through various variations, Black's alternative responses, and how to handle different defensive attempts. Gain insights into the differences between computer evaluations and practical play. Conclude the lesson with a challenging puzzle to reinforce your understanding of this deceptive opening strategy.