King's GambitC31

Falkbeer Countergambit, Charousek Gambit

1. e4 e5 2. f4 d5 3. exd5 e4 4. d3

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Every move explained, never a dead end.

Both sides plans

White's plan

Occupy the center, develop quickly, castle, then pick a wing.

Black's plan

Contest the center before White occupies all of it.

The line, move by move

1. e4e4 occupies the center.
... e5e5 occupies the center.
2. f4f4 strikes at the center.
... d5d5 strikes at the center.
3. exd5exd5 captures a pawn, occupies the center.
... e4e4 occupies the center.
4. d3d3 strikes at the center.

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