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    Chess Openings

    Center Game Accepted

    1.e4 e5 2.d4 exd4 · ECO C21

    Center Game Accepted position after 1.e4 e5 2.d4 exd4. White: pawn on e4, pawn on a2, pawn on b2, pawn on c2, pawn on f2, pawn on g2, pawn on h2, rook on a1, knight on b1, bishop on c1, queen on d1, king on e1, bishop on f1, knight on g1, rook on h1. Black: rook on a8, knight on b8, bishop on c8, queen on d8, king on e8, bishop on f8, knight on g8, rook on h8, pawn on a7, pawn on b7, pawn on c7, pawn on d7, pawn on f7, pawn on g7, pawn on h7, pawn on d4.

    Center Game Accepted is a chess opening that arises after 1.e4 e5 2.d4 exd4. It is classified C21 in the ECO system, and the position after these moves has white to move.

    Variations continuing from this position

    Each of these is a named opening reached by playing on from 1.e4 e5 2.d4 exd4. Open any of them to load the position on the board.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the Center Game Accepted?
    The Center Game Accepted is a chess opening that arises after 1.e4 e5 2.d4 exd4. It is classified C21 in the ECO system.
    What are the moves of the Center Game Accepted?
    1.e4 e5 2.d4 exd4. After these moves it is white to move.
    What variations come from the Center Game Accepted?
    Named continuations include Center Game: Halasz-McDonnell Gambit, Center Game: Kieseritzky Variation, Center Game: Ross Gambit, Center Game: von der Lasa Gambit, Danish Gambit. There are 22 named variations reachable from this position in total.

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