Kings Gambit

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CoachConradAllison

After the king's gambit, (e4 e5 f4) I have been told that the best and most agressive way of playing is d5. Is this true, if so why???

CoachConradAllison

OK What would you consider to be the best response to e4, e5, and f4?????????

CoachConradAllison

Is there not huge risk in exf4, does'nt whit build up a huge attack???????

Alphastar18

It's not without risk, but objectively it's the best. So if you are sure of yourself, that's the way to play it.

Nytik

Hmmm. The best way to play against the King's Gambit is to accept it with 2... exf4. However, 2... d5 is certainly playable- just not optimum.

Nytik

Gonnosuke- what if black doesn't play 3... e4?! After exf4 black at least has equality, at least in my opinion.

Nytik

Ah, that may be the case. I was talking about the move 3... exf4. So perhaps you are correct, I am lacking in knowledge of the modern defence.

mprhchess

I think exf4 is the best way to respond and keep your position strong.  it is too hard to hold the e5 square

by_jin

h4g4f5 pawns are storng >_>

TheOldReb

If only Spassky were here..... Wink

davidetal

oooh, richie_and_ophrah - great game. Go the Big Boris. The commentary, where a couple of guys run the game through several programs, is interesting too. Thanks for the postCool

jrcolonial98

Wow, that's amazing!

FessMate

the best blacks response is 1e4 e5 2f4 exf4