The Albin Countergambit arises after 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e5 (ECO D08). Black answers the Queen's Gambit with a counter-sacrifice: after 3.dxe5 d4 the pawn on d4 wedges itself into White's position and cramps the development.
The idea is to seize the initiative and give the opponent problems with that far-advanced d4 pawn. The opening contains well-known traps that punish natural-looking development by White.
The Albin is risky and not entirely sound against accurate defence, but it gives Black active, unusual play. A weapon for those who like to grab the initiative straight away.
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