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King's Gambit
For WhiteintermediateFamily: King's GambitECO C30, C31, C32, C33, C34, C35, C36, C37, C38, C39
Also known as: Kings Gambit · KG
5/10
Beginner-friendly
10/10
Aggressive
3/10
Solid
8/10
Trap potential
The romantic-era classic: 1.e4 e5 2.f4. White sacrifices a pawn to rip open the f-file and attack the king.
♟ Key Ideas
Open the f-file, develop pieces aggressively, sacrifice for the initiative.
??Common Beginner Mistakes
Letting Black return the pawn for solid development. Mistiming the king's safety.
🪤 Famous Traps
Muzio Gambit, Allgaier Gambit, Kieseritzky traps.
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