The Icelandic Gambit (the Icelandic-Palme) arises in the Scandinavian after 1.e4 d5 2.exd5 Nf6 3.c4 e6 (ECO B01). Black sacrifices a pawn, opening lines and going for quick, harmonious development.
For the pawn Black gets a lead in development, open files and active piece play against a White position that has fallen a little behind. If White plays greedily, the initiative quickly becomes dangerous.
The Icelandic Gambit is a combative, unusual weapon for Black against 1.e4: instead of a quiet Scandinavian, lively play with an initiative for the sacrificed material appears at once.
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