Opening Overview
King's Gambit Accepted
137 linesAbout This Opening
King's Gambit Accepted is a gambit-style opening that prioritizes initiative, piece activity, and practical complications.
The main practical question is whether the side offering material can keep the initiative long enough to justify the concession. Expect open lines, active pieces, and tactical moments around the king and center.
For training, focus on the standard responses, the point where the gambit can be accepted or declined, and the central counterplay that prevents the attack from becoming one-sided.
Key ideas
- Typical theme: activity and initiative over immediate material balance.
- Watch for early tactical shots and forcing move orders.
- Best for players who want sharp, practical positions.
- Study both acceptance and refusal plans so you know the main branches.
Choose a variation
King's Gambit Accepted: Bishop's Gambit, Lopez Variation
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Bc4 Qh4+ 4. Kf1 g5
King's Gambit Accepted: Bishop's Gambit, Maurian Defense
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Bc4 Nc6
King's Gambit Accepted: Bishop's Gambit, McDonnell Attack
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Bc4 Qh4+ 4. Kf1 g5 5. Nc3 Bg7 6. g3
King's Gambit Accepted: Bishop's Gambit, McDonnell Attack
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Bc4 Qh4+ 4. Kf1 g5 5. Nc3 Bg7 6. d4 Ne7 7. g3
King's Gambit Accepted: Bishop's Gambit, Paulsen Attack
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Nc3 Bb4 5. e5
King's Gambit Accepted: Bishop's Gambit, Steinitz Defense
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Bc4 Ne7
King's Gambit Accepted: Breyer Gambit
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Qf3
King's Gambit Accepted: Carrera Gambit
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Qh5
King's Gambit Accepted: Dodo Variation
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Qg4
King's Gambit Accepted: Eisenberg Variation
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nh3
King's Gambit Accepted: Gaga Gambit
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. g3
King's Gambit Accepted: Lopez-Gianutio Countergambit, Hein Variation
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Bc4 f5 4. Qe2 Qh4+ 5. Kd1 fxe4 6. Nc3 Kd8