King's Gambit · Basic
Opponent's mistake · 5...Bb4+
1.e4 e5 2.f4 exf4 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.e5 Ne4 5.d3 Bb4+ 6.c3 Nxc3 7.bxc3 Bxc3+ 8.Nxc3
- 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 covers h4, preventing ...Qh4+.