Difference between revisions of "Latvian Gambit"
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Revision as of 02:23, July 25, 2020
The Latvian Gambit (previously known as the Greco Countergambit) is a gambit by black of a weak-side pawn as follows:
1. e4 e5
2. Nf3 f5?!
It has been called one of the worst of all classical openings, but has its supporters who enjoy the challenging tactical dilemmas which ensue.
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.
One follow-up move is to bring the black queen out into the gap early, by Qf3.