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: Fischer Defense
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 d6
King's Gambit Accepted: Fischer Defense, Schulder Gambit
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 d6 4. b4
King's Gambit Accepted: Fischer Defense, Spanish Variation
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 d6 4. d4 Nf6 5. Bd3
King's Gambit Accepted: Gianutio Countergambit
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 f5
King's Gambit Accepted: Greco Gambit
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 d6 4. Bc4 h6 5. d4 g5 6. h4 Bg7
King's Gambit Accepted: King's Knight's Gambit
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3
King's Gambit Accepted: King's Knight's Gambit
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5
King's Gambit Accepted: MacLeod Defense
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 Nc6
King's Gambit Accepted: Schallopp Defense
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 Nf6
King's Gambit Accepted: Schallopp Defense, Tashkent Attack
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. e5 Nh5 5. g4
King's Gambit Accepted: Wagenbach Defense
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 h5
King's Gambit Accepted: Cunningham Defense
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 Be7