C33

King's Gambit Accepted

1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4
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The position after 1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4, White to move.

In the King's Gambit Accepted, aim to understand the plans and pawn structures, not just memorize the first moves.

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The King's Gambit Accepted is a chess opening classified under ECO code C33. It is reached after the moves 1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4: 4 moves in, with White to play.

Learn its typical plans and pawn structures rather than memorizing moves — that’s what holds up over the board.

Dozens of named variations branch from this position; the list at the end of the page goes one move deeper into each.

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Variations of the King's Gambit Accepted

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