Ponderchess / Openings
Play the guided film, or select a scene to pause and study its position.
Opening
The Blumenfeld Countergambit in 3D
The Blumenfeld Countergambit, following the Blumenfeld Countergambit: Spielmann Variation. Watch how each move fights for the centre and develops the pieces.
Rebuild the sequence yourself. The board responds to each move, and hints are available.
Click or drag to move · Arrow keys + Enter to play
Your turn · white to play
Select a piece, then its destination. Switch to 2D for a clear overhead view or rotate the 3D board to explore the position.
Blumenfeld Countergambit: Spielmann Variation, move by move: d4 Nf6 c4 e6 Nf3 c5 d5 b5 …
Blumenfeld Countergambit: Spielmann Variation, move by move: d4 Nf6 c4 e6 Nf3 c5 d5 b5 …
Keyboard: Space pauses, the arrow keys step. Gold arrows are White's moves, violet are Black's, red rays are threats, green shows support, blue shows plans.