Chess Opening Theory/1. d4/1...e5

1... e5? - Englund Gambit
This move is rarely played as it is considered unsound. Black's idea is to create an open game with practical chances.

White's responses
White has a number of choices:
 * 2. dxe5 Accepting the Gambit.
 * 2. d5 Declining the Gambit.
 * 2. e4 Transposes into the Center Game.
 * 2. Nf3 Dominating both squares occupied by the pawns.
 * 2. c3 Defending the d4 pawn.

Theory table
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1. d4 e5?