It may also arise by transposition from the
Staunton Gambit against the
Dutch Defense, 1.d4 f5 2.e4!?, if Black declines the gambit with 2...d6.
The defense is named for
János Balogh (1892–1980), who was a
HungarianInternational Master of
correspondence chess, and a strong
master at over-the-board chess. The opening is rarely seen today because it weakens Black's kingside somewhat and often results in a
backward e-pawn and/or a
hole on e6 after Black's light-square bishop is
exchanged. International Correspondence Chess Master Keith Hayward has recently written a series of articles arguing that the defense, though risky, is playable.[1]
It may also arise by transposition from the
Staunton Gambit against the
Dutch Defense, 1.d4 f5 2.e4!?, if Black declines the gambit with 2...d6.
The defense is named for
János Balogh (1892–1980), who was a
HungarianInternational Master of
correspondence chess, and a strong
master at over-the-board chess. The opening is rarely seen today because it weakens Black's kingside somewhat and often results in a
backward e-pawn and/or a
hole on e6 after Black's light-square bishop is
exchanged. International Correspondence Chess Master Keith Hayward has recently written a series of articles arguing that the defense, though risky, is playable.[1]