Lasker Gambit

GPTKB entity

Statements (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:chess_match
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Emanuel_Lasker
gptkbp:aims_to quick development
gptkbp:can_be open lines for attack
gptkbp:can_lead_to complex middlegame positions
complex positions
tactical skirmishes
sharp tactical positions
gptkbp:has_transformation other openings
gptkbp:has_variants the Philidor Defense
Gambit openings
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lasker Gambit
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:19th_century
gptkbp:is_a aggressive opening
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in chess literature
chess theorists
gptkbp:is_associated_with surprise value
gptkbp:is_characterized_by early pawn sacrifice
2...d6
1. d4 e5
2. dxe5
3. Nf3 Nc6
4. e4 Nf6
gptkbp:is_considered aggressive players
a surprise weapon
unsound by some experts
gptkbp:is_countered_by various defenses
2... Nf6
gptkbp:is_often_associated_with gptkb:Lasker_Defense
gptkbp:is_often_used_in other openings
blitz games
grandmaster level
various levels of chess
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Italian_Game
gptkb:the_King's_Pawn_Game
gptkbp:is_played_by gptkb:white
tournament games
gptkbp:is_popular_in club players
gptkbp:is_used_by amateur players
gptkbp:named_after gptkb:Emanuel_Lasker
Emmanuel Lasker
a World Chess Champion
gptkbp:occurs_in gptkb:Queen's_Pawn_Game
1.e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 f5
gptkbp:offers counterplay for Black
gptkbp:skills tactical motifs