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Van Geet Opening: Damhaug Gambit
Overview
Van Geet Opening: Damhaug Gambit is a gambit, classified under ECO code A00 within the Flank Openings family. As with all gambits, one side sacrifices material early — usually a pawn — in exchange for development, open lines, or initiative.
The Flank Openings group covers flank openings — systems that delay the central pawn break and instead develop pieces and pawns on the wings.
The line arises from 4 plies — specifically the moves 1. Nc3 d5 2. f4 e5.
It is a direct variation of Van Geet Opening.
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- ECO code
- A00
- Group
- Flank Openings (A)
- Plies
- 4
- Parent
- Van Geet Opening
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Statistics from Lichess
1,139 games · White 47.2% / Draw 2.8% / Black 50.0%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| fxe5 | 825 | |
| Nf3 | 68 | |
| d4 | 55 | |
| d3 | 48 | |
| e4 | 47 | |
| e3 | 35 | |
| Nxd5 | 24 | |
| Kf2 | 7 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 00:30:21
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