Van Geet Opening: Hergert Gambit

This aggressive opening aims to quickly develop pieces and control the center of the board.

The opening begins with a knight move to c3, followed by a pawn push to d6. White then plays f4 to support the center and create attacking chances. Black responds with e5, trying to challenge White's center control. White captures the pawn on e5 with the f pawn, opening up lines for the pieces. Black then develops the knight to c6, putting pressure on White's center. This opening can lead to sharp positions with chances for both sides. White aims to create a strong pawn center and open lines for the pieces to launch an attack. Black, on the other hand, looks to undermine White's center and develop pieces harmoniously. The opening is not very common in high-level play but can catch unprepared opponents off guard. It requires careful play from both sides to navigate the complexities of the resulting positions.