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: Double Muzio Gambit, Paulsen Defense
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. Bc4 g4 5. O-O gxf3 6. Qxf3 Qf6 7. e5 Qxe5 8. d3 Bh6 9. Nc3 Ne7 10. Bd2 Nbc6 11. Rae1
King's Gambit Accepted: Double Muzio Gambit, Young Gambit
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. Bc4 g4 5. O-O gxf3 6. Qxf3 Qf6 7. Bxf7+ Kxf7 8. d4 Qxd4+ 9. Be3 Qf6 10. Nc3 fxe3
King's Gambit Accepted: Ghulam-Kassim Gambit
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. Bc4 g4 5. d4
King's Gambit Accepted: Ghulam-Kassim Gambit
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. Bc4 g4 5. d4 gxf3 6. Qxf3
King's Gambit Accepted: King's Knight's Gambit
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. Bc4
King's Gambit Accepted: Kotov Gambit
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. Bc4 g4 5. d4 gxf3 6. Bxf4
King's Gambit Accepted: Lolli Gambit
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. Bc4 g4 5. Bxf7+
King's Gambit Accepted: Lolli Gambit, Young Variation
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. Bc4 g4 5. Bxf7+ Kxf7 6. O-O gxf3 7. Qxf3 Qf6 8. d4 Qxd4+ 9. Be3 Qf6 10. Nc3
King's Gambit Accepted: McDonnell Gambit
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. Bc4 g4 5. Nc3
King's Gambit Accepted: Middleton Countergambit
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. Bc4 d6 5. O-O Bg4 6. h3 h5 7. hxg4 hxg4
King's Gambit Accepted: Muzio Gambit Accepted, From's Defense
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. Bc4 g4 5. O-O gxf3 6. Qxf3 Qe7
King's Gambit Accepted: Muzio Gambit, Brentano Defense
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. Bc4 g4 5. O-O d5