byEric SchillerThe Belgrade Gambit arises after the moves 1.e4,e5; 2.Nf3,Nc6; 3.Nc3,Nc6; 4.d4,exd4; 5.Nd5!? and can, if accepted, lead to games of hair-raising complexity. Schiller provides a repertoire for White in the gambit accepted, declined and avoided (4...Bb4). He recommends 6.Bc4 against 5...Nxe4 and analyses various declined variations including 5...Be7; 5...Nb4; 5...Nxd5; and 5...Bb4+. Even in the declined gambit Black often ends up with a cramped position due to White’s advanced pawn on d5. The Belgrade is a sound gambit in that no refutation exists and is a very useful surprise weapon especially in the pressured conditions of club and tournament play. pub 1998, softback, 113 pages.