Van Geet Opening: Gladbacher Gambit

1.Nc3 e5 2.b3 d5 3.e4 dxe4 4.d3

ECO A00

The Van Geet Opening: Gladbacher Gambit is a chess opening line in the Van Geet Opening complex, reached after 1.Nc3 e5 2.b3 d5 3.e4 dxe4 4.d3.

It is catalogued under code A00 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move d3 is chosen by White on move 4.

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