ECO C33 Play as White

King's Gambit

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About the King's Gambit

A romantic-era gambit sacrificing a pawn for open lines and attacking chances against the black king.

Move by move

  1. Controls the center and opens lines for pieces.
  2. Black mirrors White's central control.
  3. The King's Gambit! Sacrifices a pawn to open the f-file and attack.