King's Gambit Accepted
ECO C33 · King's Gambit Accepted · tactical · intermediate
The King's Gambit Accepted (C33) is a tactical chess opening in the King's Gambit Accepted family, played by White. It arises after the moves 1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4. Accept the gambit and defend the f5 pawn. Recommended for intermediate players.
Moves: 1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4
About this opening
The King's Gambit Accepted (2...exf4) takes up the challenge: Black pockets the f4 pawn and invites White to prove the compensation. After 3.Nf3, which prevents the ...Qh4+ check, the game opens in pure romantic style, with mythical lines such as the Kieseritzky Gambit or the Muzio Gambit. It is a battleground of sharp attack and defense, where every tempo and open file can decide the game.