Winckelmann-Reimer Gambit - 6....c5

1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 Bb4
4.a3 Bxc3 5.bxc dxe 6.f3 c5

c5 is a move which is thematic in the French defence. White can obtain a lost position with astonishing speed if he is does not play accurately. (I am speaking from experience.) White's main choices are
  • 7.Bb5In my opinion this move has now been refuted.
  • 7.Rb1White endeavours to avoid the crucial lines in the 7.Bb5 variation. Take a look at the improvement played against me in an Email game.
  • 7.Bf4An old move which is well worth considering.
  • 7.Qd2Opinions on this move differ greatly.
  • 7.Nh3Matteo Viola has been playing this move a great deal. Without knowing this I played the move against him as white. I lost a very interesting game. Note the improvement found by Winckelmann.