Staunton Gambit

GPTKB entity

Statements (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:chess_match
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Staunton
gptkbp:category gptkb:battle
gptkbp:chess_opening can be played in various chess variants
can lead to sharp positions
often leads to tactical battles
used in casual play
adapted for blitz and rapid games
can be analyzed with chess engines
can be played in tournaments.
can be played with different time controls
popular in online chess
gptkbp:color gptkb:black
gptkb:white
gptkbp:draws theoretical draw in some lines
gptkbp:has_variants 1.e4 e5 2. Nf3 d5 3.exd5 Qxd5 4.d4 exd4 5. Nxd4
gptkbp:historical_significance influenced modern gambit play
part of chess opening theory
reflects 19th-century chess style
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Staunton Gambit
gptkbp:is_popular_in less common than other openings
gptkbp:military_strategy gaining initiative
creating threats against the king
developing pieces quickly
exploiting the center
opening lines for rooks
gptkbp:movement 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d5
3. exd5
3... Qxd5
4. d4
4... exd4
5. Nxd4
gptkbp:named_after gptkb:Howard_Staunton
gptkbp:notable_games played in various historical matches
gptkbp:notable_match gptkb:19th_century
gptkbp:notable_players gptkb:Magnus_Carlsen
gptkb:Howard_Staunton
gptkb:Paul_Morphy
gptkb:Bobby_Fischer
gptkb:Garry_Kasparov
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Center_Game
gptkb:Philidor_Defense
gptkb:Scotch_Game
gptkbp:responds_to Black can accept or decline the gambit.
gptkbp:strategic_importance sacrificing a pawn for rapid development
gptkbp:theory theory of chess openings