I actually used this opening in a game and won! Not what I was expecting...

halloween ... ?

I'll love to try out this gambit!!

i do that all the time, i don't even wait till move four ~ it's called the chicago or irish gambit... 

My guess for why its called the halloween gambit: It scares the crap out of people the first time they see it. (like me!!! )

New tournament! http://www.chess.com/tournament/halloween-gambit5

If you're okay with a really boring game, you  could give your knight back for equality.

pretty damn good opening

any counter plays for it?

this opening is fantastic for blitz play!!

It looks like 4...Nxe4 has never been played. Is there something wrong with the drawish decline?

Gonnosuke said: Roll call: Are there any other Halloween Gambit enthusiasts here at chess.com?

Yes, and I am one of them.

Einstein, the windmill was pretty indeed! But 10... Qh4+? and 13... a6?? There were stronger replies. Not sure I would classify this as the "Halloween at its best".

Yes. Me:d

oh.

Well, OK then 

doesn't look bad; what's black to do when its knights are on the run?

I'm with Mikey... what benefit could there be in doing something like that??!

What possible benefit is there to giving away your knight??