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Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Complete Guide
A committed attacking gambit — White meets 1...d5 with 2.e4, offering a pawn for fast development and open lines that have made it a lifelong favorite of attacking club players. Drill every main line against an adaptive engine, backed by real Lichess win rates and Stockfish evaluations.
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Gambits
Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: e6
ECO D00
25M games
Gambits
Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: c6
ECO D00
20M games
Gambits
Blackmar-Diemer Gambit
ECO D00
10M games
Gambits
Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Blackmar Gambit: Nf6
ECO D00
2M games
Gambits
Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Blackmar Gambit
ECO D00
1M games
Gambits
Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: dxe4
ECO D00
1M games
Gambits
Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Blackmar Gambit: exf3
ECO D00
744K games
Gambits
Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Nc6
ECO D00
686K games
Gambits
Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Zeller Defense
ECO D00
679K games
Gambits
Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Netherlands Variation
ECO D00
602K games
Gambits
Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Nf6
ECO D00
361K games
Gambits
Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Fritz Attack
ECO D00
257K games
Gambits
Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit
ECO D00
187K games
Gambits
Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Diemer-Rosenberg Attack
ECO D00
147K games
Gambits
Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Reversed Albin Countergambit
ECO D00
72K games
Gambits
Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: c5
ECO D00
65K games
Frequently asked questions about the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit
What is the blackmar-diemer gambit in chess?
The Blackmar-Diemer Gambit is a chess opening family with 16 variations covered on Chessy. Over 66 million Lichess games have reached these positions across all rating levels.