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Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...e5/2. Nf3/2...Nc6/3. Nxe5/3...Nxe5

Irish Gambit
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
Moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nxe5 Nxe5


3...Nxe5 - Irish Gambit Accepted

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Black captures the free knight and gains a big material advantage. However, they might still get caught by surprise if they do not focus or play too passively.

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Nxe5 Nxe5