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: Muzio Gambit, Holloway Defense
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. Bc4 g4 5. O-O gxf3 6. Qxf3 Nc6
King's Gambit Accepted: Muzio Gambit, Kling and Horwitz Counterattack
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. Bc4 g4 5. O-O Qe7
King's Gambit Accepted: Muzio Gambit, Sarratt Defense
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. Bc4 g4 5. O-O gxf3 6. Qxf3 Qf6
King's Gambit Accepted: Muzio Gambit, Wild Muzio Gambit
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. Bc4 g4 5. O-O
King's Gambit Accepted: Quaade Gambit
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. Nc3
King's Gambit Accepted: Rosentreter Gambit
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. d4
King's Gambit Accepted: Rosentreter Gambit, Bird Gambit
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. d4 g4 5. Ne5 Qh4+ 6. g3
King's Gambit Accepted: Rosentreter Gambit, Sörensen Gambit
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. d4 g4 5. Nc3
King's Gambit Accepted: Rosentreter Gambit, Testa Variation
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. d4 g4 5. Bxf4
King's Gambit Accepted: Salvio Gambit
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. Bc4 g4 5. Ne5
King's Gambit Accepted: Salvio Gambit, Anderssen Counterattack
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. Bc4 g4 5. Ne5 Qh4+ 6. Kf1 Nh6 7. d4 d6
King's Gambit Accepted: Salvio Gambit, Cochrane Gambit
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. Bc4 g4 5. Ne5 Qh4+ 6. Kf1 f3