A45

Trompowsky Attack: Edge Variation, Hergert Gambit

1. d4 Nf6 2. Bg5 Ne4 3. Bh4 c6 4. Nd2 Qa5 5. c3 Nxd2 6. Qxd2 d5 7. e4

The Trompowsky Attack: Edge Variation, Hergert Gambit is a chess opening classified under ECO code A45. It is reached after the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. Bg5 Ne4 3. Bh4 c6 4. Nd2 Qa5 5. c3 Nxd2 6. Qxd2 d5 7. e4.

It belongs to the Trompowsky Attack family — one of many ways the line can branch. Understanding the parent system’s plans is the fastest way to play this variation well.

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