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| − | The '''Latvian Gambit''' (previously known as the Greco Countergambit) is a gambit by black of a weak-side pawn as follows: | + | The '''Latvian Gambit''' (previously known as the Greco Countergambit) is a aggressive [[gambit]] by black of a weak-side pawn as follows: |
1. e4 e5 | 1. e4 e5 | ||
<br>2. Nf3 f5?! | <br>2. Nf3 f5?! | ||
| − | + | This has been called the worst of all classical openings, but has supporters who enjoy the challenging tactical dilemmas which ensue. | |
| − | Caution: do not insist on this opening unless you are sure to defend your weak side carefully! Otherwise white can capture other pieces fairly quickly. | + | Caution: do not insist on this opening unless you are sure to defend your weak side carefully! Otherwise white can capture other pieces fairly quickly, and then cruise to victory. |
| − | One follow-up move is to bring the black queen out into the gap early, by Qf3. | + | One follow-up move is to bring the black queen out into the gap early, by Qf3. But if white moves Bc4, then d5 is considered the most effective response by black. |
[[category:chess]] | [[category:chess]] | ||
Revision as of 02:57, July 25, 2020
The Latvian Gambit (previously known as the Greco Countergambit) is a aggressive gambit by black of a weak-side pawn as follows:
1. e4 e5
2. Nf3 f5?!
This has been called the worst of all classical openings, but has supporters who enjoy the challenging tactical dilemmas which ensue.
Caution: do not insist on this opening unless you are sure to defend your weak side carefully! Otherwise white can capture other pieces fairly quickly, and then cruise to victory.
One follow-up move is to bring the black queen out into the gap early, by Qf3. But if white moves Bc4, then d5 is considered the most effective response by black.