King's Gambit

A romantic, sharp gambit offering the f-pawn for rapid attack.

The King's Gambit (1.e4 e5 2.f4) offers a pawn to open the f-file and grab the centre, a favourite of 19th-century attacking play — including the famous Immortal Game.

Related terms
Gambit Queen's Gambit Sacrifice
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