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The '''Latvian Gambit''' (previously known as the Greco Countergambit) is a gambit by black of a weak-side pawn as follows:
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The '''Latvian Gambit''' (previously known as the Greco Countergambit) is a aggressive [[gambit]] by black of a weak-side pawn as follows:
    
1. e4 e5
 
1. e4 e5
 
<br>2. Nf3 f5?!
 
<br>2. Nf3 f5?!
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It has been called one of the worst of all classical openings, but has its supporters who enjoy the challenging tactical dilemmas which ensue.
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This has been called the worst of all classical openings, but has supporters who enjoy the challenging tactical dilemmas which ensue.
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Caution: do not insist on this opening unless you are sure to defend your weak side carefully!  Otherwise white can capture other pieces fairly quickly.
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Caution: do not insist on this opening unless you are sure to defend your weak side carefully!  Otherwise white can capture other pieces fairly quickly, and then cruise to victory.
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One follow-up move is to bring the black queen out into the gap early, by Qf3.
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One follow-up move is to bring the black queen out into the gap early, by Qf3.  But if white moves Bc4, then d5 is considered the most effective response by black.
 
[[category:chess]]
 
[[category:chess]]
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