King's Gambit Accepted: Bishop's Gambit, McDonnell Attack

A sharp and aggressive opening where White sacrifices a pawn to gain rapid development and attacking chances.

This opening begins with White pushing their pawn to e4, followed by Black mirroring the move with e5. White then offers a pawn sacrifice with f4, which Black accepts by capturing the pawn with exf4. White then develops their bishop to c4, putting pressure on Black's vulnerable f7 square. Black responds with Qh4+, checking the White king and forcing it to move to f1. White continues their development by pushing g5, creating threats on the kingside. Black develops their bishop to g7, preparing to castle kingside. White then reinforces their center with d4, gaining control of the central squares. Black responds by developing their knight to e7, preparing to castle. White then plays g3, further solidifying their kingside and preparing to fianchetto their bishop on g2. This opening leads to a sharp and dynamic position where both sides have chances for attack.