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, Chigorin's Attack
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Bc4 Qh4+ 4. Kf1 d5 5. Bxd5 g5 6. g3
King's Gambit Accepted: Bishop's Gambit, Classical Defense
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Bc4 Qh4+ 4. Kf1 Ne7 5. Nc3 g5 6. d4 Bg7
King's Gambit Accepted: Bishop's Gambit, Classical Defense, Cozio Attack
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Bc4 Qh4+ 4. Kf1 g5 5. Qf3
King's Gambit Accepted: Bishop's Gambit, Cozio Defense
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Bc4 Nf6
King's Gambit Accepted: Bishop's Gambit, Cozio Variation
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Bc4 Qh4+ 4. Kf1 d6
King's Gambit Accepted: Bishop's Gambit, First Jaenisch Variation
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Bc4 Qh4+ 4. Kf1 Nf6
King's Gambit Accepted: Bishop's Gambit, Fraser Variation
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Bc4 Qh4+ 4. Kf1 g5 5. Nc3 Bg7 6. g3 fxg3 7. Qf3
King's Gambit Accepted: Bishop's Gambit, Gianutio Gambit
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Bc4 f5
King's Gambit Accepted: Bishop's Gambit, Greco Variation
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Bc4 Qh4+ 4. Kf1 Bc5
King's Gambit Accepted: Bishop's Gambit, Grimm Attack
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Bc4 Qh4+ 4. Kf1 g5 5. Nc3 Bg7 6. d4 d6 7. e5
King's Gambit Accepted: Bishop's Gambit, Kieseritzky Gambit
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Bc4 b5
King's Gambit Accepted: Bishop's Gambit, Lopez Defense
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Bc4 c6