King's Gambit
White offers the f-pawn to challenge Black's central pawn and open attacking lines. The white king also becomes exposed, so quick development and checking the opponent's forcing moves are essential.
Your plan as White
Use f4 to challenge e5 and open lines, then prioritize development and king safety.
The opponent’s plan
Choose a sound way to accept or decline, with development taking priority over holding every pawn.
Watch out: An open f-file also exposes the white king. Calculate forcing checks before attacking.
Opening game…
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Name, background and sources
Recorded examples reach back to the sixteenth century. Greco helped develop its theory in the early seventeenth century.
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Watch how the center and piece development change. Each arrow previews the next move.