The King's Gambit

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:chess_match
gptkbp:category gptkb:Striker
gptkbp:countermeasures can lead to sharp tactical battles
Black can accept or decline
leads to open positions
gptkbp:has_variations gptkb:Bishop's_Gambit
gptkb:King's_Gambit_Declined
gptkb:Schliemann_Defense
gptkb:Fischer_Defense
gptkb:King's_Gambit_Accepted
gptkbp:historical_significance less common at top levels
used in world championship matches
popular in 19th century
often used as surprise weapon
still played in club games
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The King's Gambit
gptkbp:moves 1.e4 e5 2.f4
gptkbp:named_after gptkb:King's_Gambit
gptkbp:notable_games gptkb:Kasparov_vs._Karpov_1990
gptkb:Tal_vs._Botvinnik_1960
gptkb:Korchnoi_vs._Karpov_1974
gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky_1972
gptkb:Bronstein_vs._Tal_1951
gptkbp:notable_players gptkb:Mikhail_Tal
gptkb:Viktor_Korchnoi
gptkb:Bobby_Fischer
gptkb:David_Bronstein
gptkb:Garry_Kasparov
gptkbp:notable_quote " A classic opening that never goes out of style."
" A true test of a player's skill."
" It can catch your opponent off guard."
" It leads to exciting and tactical positions."
" The King's Gambit is a great way to start a game."
gptkbp:opened gptkb:Smith-Morra_Gambit
gptkb:Danish_Gambit
gptkb:Scotch_Gambit
gptkb:Budapest_Gambit
gptkb:Evans_Gambit
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:chess_match
gptkbp:research_importance extensively analyzed in chess literature
subject of many books
popular in online chess
gptkbp:strategic_goals control the center
create attacking chances
rapid development of pieces
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:John_A._King
gptkb:Kramnik
gptkb:Rafael_Sabatini
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5