Bishop's Opening: Berlin Defense, Greco Gambit
ECO C24 ยท Bishop's Opening
The Bishop's Opening: Berlin Defense, Greco Gambit (C24) is a chess opening in the Bishop's Opening family, played by Black. It arises after the moves 1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 Nf6 3. f4.
Moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 Nf6 3. f4
About this opening
The Greco Gambit (2.Bc4 Nf6 3.f4) injects aggression into the Bishop's Opening: White pushes f4 like a delayed King's Gambit, opening lines toward the black king. The idea is sharp but weakens White's position; Black has good defensive resources and counterplay. It is a combative line, inherited from the romantic play of Gioachino Greco.