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1. chessquestions.com › the-gambit-in-chessThe Gambit in Chess – An Explanation (6 Examples)

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   Feb 19, 2022 · What is a gambit in chess? The gambit in chess is a strategy that sacrifices material, usually a central pawn, with the hope of achieving or holding an advantageous position. This risky but potentially rewarding move has been used by chess grandmasters for centuries.

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3. www.chessjournal.com › chess-gambitsChess Gambits: List of Gambits Every Chess Player Should Know

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   This page is all about the chess gambits, including a complete list of gambits that beginner chess players can learn. Every gambit listed displays a Chess board of the main line as well as an interactive board with the move-by-move sequence that you can click through yourself right on the page.

4. www.chess.com › blog › BirdLikeChessGambits Explained - Chess.com

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   Aug 3, 2024 · What are gambits? It is when you give away a piece, usually a pawn for free for a certain purpose, such as opening up space for an attack. There are very many gambits. The two I will be explaining are the most popular ones Queen's Gambit. This means starting position 1. d4 d5 Then, you do c4, sacrificing...

5. www.chess.com › terms › chess-gambitGambit - Chess Terms - Chess.com

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   • Queen's Gambit. The Queen's Gambit is one of the most sound gambits in chess. Players reach this gambit after 1.d4 d5 2.c4. White offers to give up a pawn temporarily to gain a strong center.
   • King's Gambit. A common opening in the Romantic era of chess, the King's Gambit is an unsound opening for White that starts after 1.e4 e5 2.f4. White wants to get a strong center and open up lines for their rook after castling short.
   • Smith-Morra Gambit. The Smith-Morra Gambit is one of the lines that White can play in response to the Sicilian Defense. Players reach this gambit after 1.e4 c5 2.d4 cxd4 3.c3.
   • Benko Gambit. The Benko Gambit is a line of the Benoni Defense that begins with the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5. If White accepts the gambit, play continues 4.cxb5 a6 5.bxa6 Bxa6.

6. simplifychess.com › evans-gambit › indexEvan's Gambit (How To Play It, Attack It, And Counter It)

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   The idea behind the Evans Gambit is: White sacrifices a pawn with b2-b4, in order to achieve a lead in development and quickly control the center. Often, White gets back the pawn with an advantage, or reaches a good position with lots of compensation for the pawn.

7. www.academia.edu › 107641541 › Gambits_Theory_andGambits: Theory and evidence - Academia.edu

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   A Gambit is a combination of psychological and technical factors designed to disrupt predictable play. Once the Gambit is employed—and accepted—the side that accepts the Gambit must play with extreme accuracy to avoid the numerous pitfalls that follow but enjoys a certain win with optimal play.

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   What is a gambit in chess?

   • The gambit in chess is a strategy that sacrifices material, usually a central pawn, with the hope of achieving or holding an advantageous position. This risky but potentially rewarding move has been used by chess grandmasters for centuries. The gambit can be used in any stage of the game, but is most often seen in the opening.

   The Gambit in Chess – An Explanation (6 Examples)

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   What is a gambit opening in chess?

   • Most gambit openings are named after either one or both of these distinctions: e.g., Queen’s Gambit (pawn), King’s Gambit (pawn). A Queen trade would involve each player sacrificing a queen and is not a gambit per se. There are many different ways that you can defend against a gambit in chess.

   The Gambit in Chess – An Explanation (6 Examples)

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   How do gambits work?

   • Most gambits involve sacrificing material in order to gain an advantage in position, so it’s important to know what you’re up against. You can try to trade pieces with your opponent to equalize the position, or you can try to take control of the squares that were gained by the gambit.

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   Why should you play Queen's Gambit?

   • 1. Queen’s Gambit teaches you important positional concepts 2. This opening teaches you strategic play 3. Queen’s Gambit is principled but yet reliable 4. You will understand champions’ play better 5. Queen’s Gambit will help you with the other openings 6. This opening is flexible and versatile 7.

   Queen’s Gambit: 10 Reasons to Play It - TheChessWorld

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   Are chess gambits good?

   • Gambits can be very powerful openings to play that allow for rapid development and controlling the center of the board. Some are better than others of course and some shouldn’t be played at all depending on your rating bracket. I hope this list of chess gambits helped you.

   Chess Gambits: List of Gambits Every Chess Player Should Know

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   How does the Evans Gambit work?

   • The idea behind the Evans Gambit is: White sacrifices a pawn with b2-b4, in order to achieve a lead in development and quickly control the center. Often, White gets back the pawn with an advantage, or reaches a good position with lots of compensation for the pawn. The Evans Gambit can be divided into four major variations.

   Evan's Gambit (How To Play It, Attack It, And Counter It) - Simplify Chess

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9. thechessworld.com › articles › openingsQueen’s Gambit: 10 Reasons to Play It - TheChessWorld

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   Mar 13, 2021 · 1. Queen’s Gambit teaches you important positional concepts. 2. This opening teaches you strategic play. 3. Queen’s Gambit is principled but yet reliable. 4. You will understand champions’ play better. 5. Queen’s Gambit will help you with the other openings. 6. This opening is flexible and versatile. 7.