Bishop's Opening: Khan Gambit
ECO C23 ยท Bishop's Opening
The Bishop's Opening: Khan Gambit (C23) is a chess opening in the Bishop's Opening family, played by White. It arises after the moves 1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 d5.
Moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 d5
About this opening
The Khan Gambit (2.Bc4 d5) answers the Bishop's Opening with an immediate central counter-thrust: Black offers the d5 pawn to open lines and activate the pieces, like a reversed Danish Gambit. After 3.Bxd5, Black aims for fast development and counterplay. Its objective validity is dubious, but the line leads to open play and disorients an ill-prepared opponent.