King's Gambit · Basic
Opponent's mistake · 3...Nf6
1.e4 e5 2.f4 Nc6 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.Nc3 exf4 5.d4
- e4: Takes the centre and opens lines for the queen and the f1 bishop.
- f4: Offers the f-pawn to deflect the e5 pawn and open the f-file.
- Nf3: Develops the knight and attacks the e5 pawn.