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Chess Openings - King's Gambit

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King's Gambit

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1.e4 e5 2.f4

White sacrifices a Pawn to establish a strong center with d2-d4 and to have an open f-file for the King's Rook after O-O.

(ECO: C30)

  1. King's Gambit
  2. King's Gambit Accepted
  3. Falkbeer Counter Gambit

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