Scotch Gambit

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:chess_match
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Vladimir_Kramnik
gptkb:Boris_Spassky
gptkb:Bobby_Fischer
gptkb:Fabiano_Caruana
gptkb:Jose_Raul_Capablanca
gptkb:Teimour_Radjabov
gptkbp:category gptkb:battle
gptkbp:countermeasures Black can accept or decline the gambit
gptkbp:has_variants gptkb:Main_Line
Accepted Variation
Declined Variation
gptkbp:historical_significance Popular in the 19th century
Revived in modern chess
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Scotch Gambit
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by Dynamic play
Aggressive for White
Risky for Black
gptkbp:movement 1.e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 f5
gptkbp:name gptkb:Scotch_Gambit
gptkbp:notable_games gptkb:Kasparov_vs._Karpov_1990
gptkb:Carlsen_vs._Anand_2014
gptkb:Tal_vs._Petrosian_1966
gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky_1972
gptkb:Smyslov_vs._Botvinnik_1957
gptkbp:notable_players gptkb:Magnus_Carlsen
gptkb:Mikhail_Botvinnik
gptkb:Vassily_Smyslov
gptkb:Bobby_Fischer
gptkb:Garry_Kasparov
gptkbp:notable_quote " Gambits are the spice of chess."
" In the Scotch Gambit, the initiative is key."
" Play the Scotch Gambit for an exciting game."
" The Scotch Gambit leads to rich tactical battles."
" The Scotch Gambit is a great way to surprise your opponent."
gptkbp:opened gptkb:Ruy_Lopez
gptkb:Italian_Game
gptkb:Evans_Gambit
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Scotch_Game
gptkbp:repertoire Less common at top level
Recommended for aggressive players
Used in club level play
gptkbp:research_focus Potential traps for Black
Study of gambit play
Tactical opportunities for White
gptkbp:tactics Aggressive play
Control of the center
Rapid development of pieces