King's Gambit Accepted: Ghulam-Kassim Gambit (variation 2)

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

1. e4 2. e5 3. f4 4. exf4 5. Nf3 6. g5 7. Bc4 8. g4 9. d4 10. gxf3 11. Qxf3

In this opening, White offers a pawn sacrifice to disrupt Black's pawn structure and seize control of the center. By playing aggressively with moves like Nf3 and Bc4, White aims to quickly mobilize their pieces and put pressure on Black's position. The move g5 by Black is a common response, trying to hold onto the extra pawn and create counterplay on the kingside. White can continue the attack with d4, opening up lines for their pieces and maintaining the initiative. The move Qxf3 further intensifies the pressure on Black's position, with threats of a quick checkmate on f7. Both sides must play accurately and dynamically to navigate the complexities of this sharp opening. Overall, the Ghulam-Kassim Gambit is a double-edged opening that leads to unbalanced positions and exciting tactical battles.

Stockfish score: -2.0, depth 27
Games Statistics:
White/Draws/Black
49.6%
4.2%
46.2%
Bookmoves score:
RateWhiteBlack
0...180049.671.4
1800...200059.267.5
2000...220055.666.6
2200...250050.057.3
2500...--