Once again, we are posting an article on the King's Gambit. In the gambit, the f4 pawn is being offered so that White could build up a strong center with d2-d4. Theory has shown that in order for Black to maintain his f4 pawn, he must weaken his king-side.
PAUL MORPHY vs. ADOLF ANDERSSEN
Paris 1858
King's Gambit Accepted, Kieseritzky Gambit Berlin Defenese
1. e4, e5
2. f4, exf4
3. Nf3, g5
4. h4, g4
5. Ne5 ....
The Kieseritzky Gambit, said to be stronger and positional in nature. The Gambit was used by Boris Spassky to beat Bobby Fisher in a famous game during the year 1960.
5. .... Nf6
6. Nxg4, Nxe4
7. d3, Ng3
8. Bxf4 ....
White sacrifices a Rook in exchange for an attack on the uncastled Black King.
8. .... Nxh1
9. Qe2+, Qe7
If 9....Be7 then 10. Nf6+ Kf8, 11. Bh6+ mate.
10. Nf6+, Kd8
11. Bxc7!!, Kxc7
12. Nd5+, Kd8
13. Nxe7, Bxe7
14. Qg4, d6
15. Qf4, Rg8
16. Qxf7, Bxh4+
17. Kd2, Re8
18. Na3, Na6
19. Qh5 ....
Threatening both Bishop and Knight.
19. .... Bf6
20. Qxh1, Bxb2
21. Qh4+, Kd7
If 21....Re7 then 22. Re1!! with a great attack.
22. Rb1, Bxa3
23. Qa4+, Resigns
With material and positional advantage, White wins after 23....Kd8, 24. Qxa3. A simple yet elegant finish.
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