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Ultimate Chess
Gambits
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Part Two
The term counter-gambit is used to describe the moves that Black plays
against White once he recognizes that he is being challenged. Sometimes the
player using Back does not recognize the gambit and succumbs to greed by
taking a pawn. This can lead to a quick defeat, so it is important for you to
learn how to recognize gambits when they are being "pulled" on you by an
opposing player.
Below you will find a list of over 100 gambits that you can use to
confuse, tempt and bait your opponents.
I have divided them into three categories. Gambits that start from e4,
Gambits that start from d4 and Unusual Gambits. Gambits that start from e4
and d4 have their own category simply because they represent two of the
most popular and strategically sensible opening moves on the board.
Bertin (Three Pawns) Gambit 1.e4 e5 2.f4 exf4 3.Nf3 Be7 4.Bc4 Bh4+
5.g3 fxg3 6.O-O gxh2+ 7.Kh1
2. Gambits From D4
Although moves from d4 do not always qualify as a true gambit, initial
moves from d4 often lead to gambit type sacrifices. Pawn to d4 is also the
second most popular opening move in chess.
Gruenfeld Gambit