Bishop's Opening: Urusov Gambit, Panov Variation

A dynamic and aggressive opening that aims to quickly develop pieces and create tactical opportunities.

The opening begins with a pawn move to e4, followed by a bishop move to c4, putting pressure on the f7 square. Black responds by developing their knight to f6, and White plays d4, offering a pawn sacrifice to open up lines for their pieces. After Black captures the pawn on d4, White plays Nf3, developing a knight and attacking the pawn on e5. Black then plays d5, trying to solidify their center. White captures the pawn on d5 with the knight, and Black recaptures with the bishop, pinning the knight on f3. White then plays c3, breaking the pin and preparing to develop the queen's knight. Black responds with Qe7, putting pressure on the e5 pawn and preparing to castle. This opening leads to a complex and tactical position where both sides have chances for an attack. White has a lead in development, but Black has a solid pawn structure and potential counterplay.