I saw that many players in this group is afraid to play 1.f4 because of the from's gambit. Therefore I created this thread to show you how to take this tricky gambit down.

 

From's gambit with 4... Nf6:

Great topic, thanks! One more great opening to try!

The best suggestion I found so far to beat the From’s is found in 2 books: Dangerous Weapons: Flank Openings, chapter 11: Larsen’s Antidote to the From, with 4…Nf6 (Mestel variation) 5.Nc3 Or Bird’s opening, chapter 7. Lasker variation 4…g5 5.g3