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C215 plies · black to move
Danish Gambit
The Danish Gambit is a chess opening classified under ECO code C21 in the Open Games & French Defense family, beginning with 1.e4 e5 or 1.e4 e6, including the Italian Game, Ruy Lopez, and French Defense. It is reached after 3 moves: 1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. c3. The resulting position leaves black to move.
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Moves
1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. c3
Resulting Position (FEN)
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