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: Salvio Gambit, Santa Maria Defense
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. Bc4 g4 5. Ne5 Qh4+ 6. Kf1 Nf6
King's Gambit Accepted: Salvio Gambit, Silberschmidt Defense
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. Bc4 g4 5. Ne5 Qh4+ 6. Kf1 Nh6
King's Gambit Accepted: Salvio Gambit, Viennese Variation
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. Bc4 g4 5. Ne5 Qh4+ 6. Kf1 Nc6
King's Gambit Accepted: Silberschmidt Gambit
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. Bc4 g4 5. Ne5 Qh4+ 6. Kf1 Nh6 7. d4 f3
King's Gambit Accepted: Sörensen Gambit
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. d4 g4 5. Ne5
King's Gambit Accepted: Greco Gambit
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. Bc4 Bg7 5. h4 h6 6. d4 d6 7. Nc3 c6 8. hxg5 hxg5 9. Rxh8 Bxh8 10. Ne5
King's Gambit Accepted: Hanstein Gambit
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. Bc4 Bg7 5. O-O
King's Gambit Accepted: Mayet Gambit
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. Bc4 Bg7 5. d4 d6 6. c3
King's Gambit Accepted: Philidor Gambit
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. Bc4 Bg7 5. h4
King's Gambit Accepted: Philidor Gambit, Schultz Variation
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 h6 4. Bc4 d6 5. d4 g5 6. h4 Bg7 7. Qd3
King's Gambit Accepted: Traditional Variation
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. Bc4 Bg7
King's Gambit Accepted: Allgaier Gambit
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. h4 g4 5. Ng5