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
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4
King's Gambit Accepted: Basman Gambit
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Qe2
King's Gambit Accepted: Bishop's Gambit
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Bc4
King's Gambit Accepted: Bishop's Gambit, Anderssen Defense
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Bc4 g5
King's Gambit Accepted: Bishop's Gambit, Anderssen Variation
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Bc4 d5 4. Bxd5 c6
King's Gambit Accepted: Bishop's Gambit, Bledow Countergambit
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Bc4 d5 4. Bxd5 Nf6
King's Gambit Accepted: Bishop's Gambit, Bledow Variation
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Bc4 d5
King's Gambit Accepted: Bishop's Gambit, Boden Variation
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Bc4 Qh4+ 4. Kf1 Nc6
King's Gambit Accepted: Bishop's Gambit, Bogoljubow Defense
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Nc3 c6
King's Gambit Accepted: Bishop's Gambit, Bogoljubow Variation
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Nc3
King's Gambit Accepted: Bishop's Gambit, Boren-Svenonius Variation
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Bc4 d5 4. Bxd5 Qh4+ 5. Kf1 Bd6
King's Gambit Accepted: Bishop's Gambit, Bryan Countergambit
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Bc4 Qh4+ 4. Kf1 b5