Latvian Gambit · Basic
Opponent's mistake · 5.Nc3
1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 f5 3.exf5 e4 4.Qe2 Qe7 5.Nc3 exf3 6.Qxe7+ Nxe7
- e5: Answers with a central pawn of its own and opens lines for the queen and the f8 bishop.
- f5: Hits e4 and opens the f-file, at the cost of a more exposed king.
- e4: Pushes the pawn to hit the f3 knight and gain space.