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ICBM Gambit — Defense

16 variations · 1 practice set

The ICBM is a trap within the Tennison Gambit, approached through either 1.e4 d5 2.Nf3 or 1.Nf3 d5 2.e4. Both entries reach the same pawn-offer position. This Black repertoire accepts that pawn and develops the bishop before the knight to control the attacking diagonal, prevent the queen trap, and consolidate through development.

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16 variations · Start at the bottom and follow the branches upward.

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ICBM Gambit — Defense: 16 variations One starting position at the bottom. White and black dots show the side that played each move. Branches join when they reach the same position.

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