Opening Overview

King's Gambit Accepted

137 lines
white repertoire

About 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: Kieseritzky Gambit, Berlin Defense, de Riviere Variation
C39 12 plies
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. h4 g4 5. Ne5 Nf6 6. Nxg4 d5
King's Gambit Accepted: Kieseritzky Gambit, Brentano Defense
C39 10 plies
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. h4 g4 5. Ne5 d5
King's Gambit Accepted: Kieseritzky Gambit, Brentano Defense
C39 13 plies
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. h4 g4 5. Ne5 d5 6. d4 Nf6 7. Bxf4
King's Gambit Accepted: Kieseritzky Gambit, Brentano Defense, Caro Variation
C39 15 plies
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. h4 g4 5. Ne5 d5 6. d4 Nf6 7. Bxf4 Nxe4 8. Nd2
King's Gambit Accepted: Kieseritzky Gambit, Cotter Gambit
C39 11 plies
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. h4 g4 5. Ng5 h6 6. Nxf7
King's Gambit Accepted: Kieseritzky Gambit, Kolisch Defense
C39 10 plies
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. h4 g4 5. Ne5 d6
King's Gambit Accepted: Kieseritzky Gambit, Long Whip
C39 10 plies
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. h4 g4 5. Ne5 h5
King's Gambit Accepted: Kieseritzky Gambit, Neumann Defense
C39 10 plies
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. h4 g4 5. Ne5 Nc6
King's Gambit Accepted: Kieseritzky Gambit, Paulsen Defense
C39 10 plies
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. h4 g4 5. Ne5 Bg7
King's Gambit Accepted: Kieseritzky Gambit, Paulsen Defense Deferred
C39 14 plies
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. h4 g4 5. Ne5 Nf6 6. Bc4 d5 7. exd5 Bg7
King's Gambit Accepted: Kieseritzky Gambit, Rice Gambit
C39 16 plies
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. h4 g4 5. Ne5 Nf6 6. Bc4 d5 7. exd5 Bd6 8. O-O Bxe5
King's Gambit Accepted: Kieseritzky Gambit, Rosenthal Defense
C39 10 plies
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. h4 g4 5. Ne5 Qe7