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: Cunningham Defense, Bertin Gambit
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 Be7 4. Bc4 Bh4+ 5. g3
King's Gambit Accepted: Cunningham Defense, Bertin Gambit
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 Be7 4. Bc4 Bh4+ 5. g3 fxg3 6. O-O gxh2+ 7. Kh1
King's Gambit Accepted: Cunningham Defense, McCormick Defense
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 Be7 4. Bc4 Nf6
King's Gambit Accepted: Abbazia Defense
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 d5 4. exd5 Nf6
King's Gambit Accepted: Abbazia Defense, Main Line
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 d5 4. exd5 Nf6 5. Bb5+ c6 6. dxc6 bxc6 7. Bc4 Nd5
King's Gambit Accepted: Modern Defense
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 d5
King's Gambit Accepted: Modern Defense
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 d5 4. exd5
King's Gambit Accepted: Australian Gambit
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. Bc4 g4 5. h4
King's Gambit Accepted: Blachly Gambit
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 Nc6 4. Bc4 g5
King's Gambit Accepted: Double Muzio Gambit
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. Bc4 g4 5. O-O gxf3 6. Qxf3 Qf6 7. e5 Qxe5 8. Bxf7+
King's Gambit Accepted: Double Muzio Gambit, Baldwin Gambit
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. Bc4 g4 5. O-O gxf3 6. Qxf3 Qf6 7. Nc3 Qd4+ 8. Kh1 Qxc4 9. Nd5
King's Gambit Accepted: Double Muzio Gambit, Bello Gambit
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. Bc4 g4 5. O-O gxf3 6. Qxf3 Qf6 7. Nc3