Grob Opening: Grob Gambit, Basman Gambit position after 1.g4 d5 2.Bg2 h5 3.gxh5. White: pawn on h5, pawn on a2, pawn on b2, pawn on c2, pawn on d2, pawn on e2, pawn on f2, bishop on g2, pawn on h2, rook on a1, knight on b1, bishop on c1, queen on d1, king on e1, 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 e7, pawn on f7, pawn on g7, pawn on d5.
Grob Opening: Grob Gambit, Basman Gambit is a chess opening that arises after 1.g4 d5 2.Bg2 h5 3.gxh5. It is classified A00 in the ECO system, and the position after these moves has black to move.
This line is a variation within the Grob Opening family. The strategic ideas above describe the family as a whole; this particular line reaches them by the move order 1.g4 d5 2.Bg2 h5 3.gxh5.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Grob Opening: Grob Gambit, Basman Gambit?
The Grob Opening: Grob Gambit, Basman Gambit is a chess opening that arises after 1.g4 d5 2.Bg2 h5 3.gxh5. It is classified A00 in the ECO system.
What are the moves of the Grob Opening: Grob Gambit, Basman Gambit?
1.g4 d5 2.Bg2 h5 3.gxh5. After these moves it is black to move.