Chess Opening Theory/1. f4/1...e5/2. fxe5/2...d6/3. exd6/3...Nf6
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
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Moves: 1. f4 e5 2. fxe5 d6 3. exd6 Nf6 |
3...Nf6
[edit | edit source]This is the Langheld Gambit, a dubious pawn sacrifice to create lots of unknown traps and trick the white players to fall for them. The opening reached small amounts of popularity in recent years due to FM William Graifs advocacy for its playability, its often only played in blitz, or bullet; but to a high level still!