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29 GAMESSample Data
Win Rate
52%

Performance vs Other Openings

King's Gambit52% Win
Other Openings47% Win

Key Insights

Initiative Maintenance
white
High Impact

Initiative Lost by Move 12 in 59% of King's Gambit Games

What this means
In 17 of your 29 King's Gambit games, engine analysis shows you lost the initiative (evaluation dropped from positive to neutral or negative) by move 12. The main cause: spending too many moves trying to recover the f4 pawn instead of developing pieces and opening lines. In games where you maintained the initiative past move 12, your win rate is 75%. When you lost it, your win rate drops to 35%.
How to improve
In the King's Gambit, forget the pawn — focus on development and attack. After 2.f4 exf4, play Nf3, Bc4, and O-O as fast as possible. The pawn on f4 is not your goal — open lines, rapid development, and attacking chances are. Spend zero moves chasing the f4 pawn with g3 or Qf3 unless it directly opens lines toward Black's king. The classic plan is Nf3, Bc4, d4, and Bxf4 only when it comes naturally. Study Spassky's King's Gambit games to see how the initiative is maintained through piece play, not pawn recovery.
#initiative#development-speed#gambit-philosophy
King Safety
white
High Impact

King Safety Compromised in 72% of Losses Due to Open f-File

What this means
In 8 of your 11 King's Gambit losses, your king was attacked along the f-file or the e1-h4 diagonal. After 2.f4, the e1-h4 diagonal and f-file become natural targets for Black. In 5 of those games, you delayed castling past move 10, and in 3 games you played g3 weakening the kingside further. The King's Gambit is inherently sharp — your king requires immediate attention.
How to improve
Castle kingside by move 7-8 in every King's Gambit game. After Nf3, Bc4, castle immediately before playing d4 or any other central moves. Once castled, your rook comes to f1 naturally and your king is safer behind the g and h pawns. Avoid g3 unless absolutely necessary — it weakens the kingside catastrophically in open positions. If Black plays ...Qh4+ (common in the King's Knight Gambit), respond with Kf1 temporarily and castle by hand with Kg2 later. In the Bishop's Gambit (3.Bc4), castle even earlier since there is no knight on f3 to block ...Qh4+.
#king-safety#castling-priority#f-file-defense
F-File Control

F-File Control Gained in Only 38% of Games Despite Open File

What this means
In only 11 of 29 King's Gambit games did you successfully place a rook on the open f-file before your opponent. The King's Gambit opens the f-file by definition after 2.f4 exf4 — controlling it should be automatic. In games where you controlled the f-file first, your win rate is 73%. When Black controlled it first (via ...Rf8 or ...Qf6), your win rate drops to 33%.
How to improve
After castling, Rf1 is almost always your best move. The f-file is the primary highway for your attack in the King's Gambit. Plan the sequence: O-O, Rf1, and then consider d4 and Bxf4 to complete the file opening. If Black has played ...Nf6, consider Ng5 or e5 to drive the knight away and clear the f-file for your rook. In the Falkbeer Counter-Gambit (2...d5), the f-file is even more important because the center opens quickly — prioritize Rf1 and f-file pressure over everything else.
#f-file#rook-placement#open-file-control

Top Variations

1
King's Knight Gambit
13 games
2
Bishop's Gambit
9 games
3
Falkbeer Counter-Gambit
7 games

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What we analyze in your King's Gambit games

Your attacking success rate after gambit acceptance

Your handling of modern defensive resources

Your king safety management after f4

Your compensation maintenance or loss

Your tactical accuracy in sharp positions

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1.pawn to e4 (e4)

白はキングズポーンのオープニングで始まり、直ちに中央の支配を主張し、クイーンとビショップの道を開きます。この古典的な手は、開かれた戦術的な局面を導き、攻撃的なプレイの舞台を整えます。

Play pawn to e4 (e4)
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1.e4e52.f4exf43.Nf3g54.h4g4

Key Positions to Know

Critical concepts every King's Gambit player should understand

The f4 Pawn Sacrifice

With 2.f4, White immediately sacrifices a pawn to open the f-file and gain a strong center with d4. This is one of the oldest and most romantic openings in chess — White trades material for rapid attacking chances and control of key central squares.

Lightning Development

After Black accepts with ...exf4, White's plan is rapid development: Nf3, Bc4 (targeting f7), O-O, and d4. The open f-file combined with quick piece mobilization creates devastating attacking potential against Black's king, especially if Black wastes time holding the f4 pawn.

The Kingside Assault

White's attacking ideas include Bxf7+ sacrifices, Ng5 targeting f7, and heavy piece buildup on the f-file. When the attack connects, it produces some of the most brilliant games in chess history. The King's Gambit rewards bold, creative play above all else.

Strategic Plans

White's Plans

  • Nf3、Bc4と素早く展開し、f7を狙う
  • O-Oでキングの安全を確保し、fファイルの圧力を利用する
  • d4をプレイして強力な中央を築く
  • 必要に応じてピースを犠牲にし、黒のキングサイドを突破する
  • 黒の...g5に対してh4で素早く挑戦する

Black's Plans

  • f4のポーンを...g5で強固に守る
  • 白の攻撃を耐え抜き、物質的優位を活用する
  • ...d6や...d5で中央で反撃する
  • Bg7からO-Oでキングの安全を確保する
  • ピースの交換を進めて白の攻撃力を削ぐ

Key Variations

Explore the most important branches and transpositions in the King's Gambit.

King's Gambit Accepted - Kieseritzky Gambit

1.e4 e5 2.f4 exf4 3.Nf3 g5 4.h4 g4 5.Ne5

最も一般的で試される対応。黒はポーンを取り、白に攻撃の代償を証明するよう挑戦します。白は通常、Nf3から展開を進め、fファイルの圧力を利用します。

King's Gambit Accepted - Fischer Defense

1.e4 e5 2.f4 exf4 3.Nf3 d6

黒は2...d6などをプレイしてポーンを保持し、即座の対立を避けます。白は依然として中央を支配し、堅実な展開を続けます。

King's Gambit Declined - Classical Defense

1.e4 e5 2.f4 Bc5

黒は2...Bc5をプレイし、白がf4ポーンを取るのを防ぎながら、強力な対角線を確保します。白はNf3やc3からd4を準備します。

King's Gambit Declined - Falkbeer Countergambit

1.e4 e5 2.f4 d5

黒は2...d5と反撃し、中央で白に挑戦します。白がexd5と取った後、黒は展開を進め、活発なポジションを目指します。

King's Bishop Gambit

1.e4 e5 2.f4 exf4 3.Bc4

キングズ・ギャンビット・アクセプテッドの主要なバリエーションの一つ。白はh4をプレイし、黒のg5の防衛線を直ちに崩そうとします。

Modern Defense - Cunningham Gambit

1.e4 e5 2.f4 exf4 3.Nf3 Be7

白がBc4をプレイし、黒のf7に直ちに狙いを定めます。黒がg5をプレイした場合、白は非常に鋭いムツィオ・ギャンビットに入る選択肢があります。

Opening Statistics

Original research from 6,426 real amateur games — data you won't find anywhere else.

Avg. Game Length
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Underdog Wins
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Quick Finishes
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Endgame Reach
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White's Edge
+7.9%
Favors BlackEqualFavors White

At 1200-1400

📊White's edge is +7.9% — White has a clear advantage at this level.

How This Opening Changes as You Improve

RatingGamesWhite's Edge
800-1000705
+8.2%53 /0 /45
1000-12001,048
+4.9%51 /0 /46
1200-14001,279
+7.9%53 /0 /45
1400-16001,669
+9.6%54 /0 /44
1600-18001,725
+6.9%52 /0 /45

Based on 6,426 games · Updated March 2026

Why Play the King's Gambit?

攻撃的な性質

非常にダイナミックで戦術的なゲームになりやすく、攻撃を楽しむプレイヤーに適しています。

素早い展開

fファイルが開かれることで、白のルークとビショップの活動的なプレイが可能になります。

直感的な展開

ポーンを犠牲にした後、白のピースは自然で攻撃的なマスに展開します。Bc4、Nf3、O-Oは調和して機能し、強力なポジションをもたらします。

歴史的な名局

キングズ・ギャンビットをプレイすることで、チェスの歴史に名を残す名局と同じ路線をたどることができ、豊かな遺産を体験できます。

Common Traps

Watch out for these dangerous tactical pitfalls

Fishing Pole Trap

1.e4 e5 2.f4 exf4 3.Nf3 g5 4.Bc4 g4 5.O-O gxf3?? 6.Qxf3 Qf6 7.e5 Qxe5 8.Bxf7+ Kxf7 9.d4

白がNf3の代わりにBc4をプレイし、黒がQh4+とチェックをかけた場合、白はキングを動かさざるを得ず、キャスリングの権利を失い、ポジションが悪化します。

Greco Gambit Trap

1.e4 e5 2.f4 exf4 3.Nf3 g5 4.Bc4 g4 5.d4 gxf3 6.Qxf3 Qf6 7.Bxf4 Qxf4 8.Qxf4 Bd6?? 9.Qxf7+

白がNf3のナイトを犠牲にしてf7に対する猛烈な攻撃を得る罠です。黒が正確に守り切れないと、直ちに致命的なチェックメイトに陥ります。

Muzio Gambit Trap

1.e4 e5 2.f4 exf4 3.Nf3 g5 4.Bc4 g4 5.O-O gxf3 6.Qxf3 Qf6 7.e5 Qxe5 8.d3 Bh6 9.Nc3 Ne7 10.Bd2 Nbc6 11.Rae1

白が過剰に攻撃を急ぐと、黒にd5などの反撃を許し、逆に白のセンターが崩壊し、黒が有利になります。

King's Bishop Gambit Trap

1.e4 e5 2.f4 exf4 3.Bc4 Qh4+ 4.Kf1 Bc5 5.d4 Bb6 6.Nf3 Qh6 7.Nc3 Nf6 8.Bxf4 Qh5 9.e5 Ng4?? 10.Nd5

Black's greedy 9...Ng4 attacking f2 and e5 looks like it creates threats but walks into a devastating fork. After 10.Nd5, White threatens both Nxb6 and Nf6+, winning material by force. If 10...Nxf2, then 11.Nf6+ gxf6 12.exf6 and White has a crushing attack. Black should play 9...Qxf3+ maintaining equality. This shows the danger of grabbing pawns in sharp King's Gambit positions.

Beginner Tips

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キングの安全性を最優先にする

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ポーンを取り返すことよりも展開を重視する

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黒がポーンを返してきたら、無理に保持せず、展開と主導権を優先する

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キングズ・ギャンビットをプレイする際は、恐れずにピースを犠牲にする覚悟を持つ

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相手の...g5に対してh4で攻撃するタイミングを学ぶ

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f4での早い段階での交換に備え、Nf3でサポートする

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防衛時にはピースを交換して白の攻撃力を下げる

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白番ではキングの露出を恐れず、攻撃を信じる

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白番で戦術的な機会を見逃さないようにする

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よくある罠や戦術パターンを研究する

Common King's Gambit patterns we detect

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About the King's Gambit

The King's Gambit (1. e4 e5 2. f4) is one of the oldest and most romantic openings. White sacrifices a pawn for rapid development and attacking chances.

We analyze your attacking effectiveness, king safety, and tactical precision. We identify where your gambits succeed and where they fail.

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Pawn sacrificeOpen linesKingside attackTactical complicationsAggressive playInitiative

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FischerSpasskyShortBronstein

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about King's Gambit analysis

The King's Gambit (1. e4 e5 2. f4) is one of the oldest and most romantic openings. White sacrifices a pawn for rapid development and attacking chances.
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Famous Games

Adolf AnderssenvsLionel Kieseritzky
London Casual Game1-0

この有名な「不滅のゲーム」で、アンデルセンは両方のルーク、ビショップ、クイーンを犠牲にしてチェックメイトを与え、キングズ・ギャンビットのロマンチックな攻撃の究極の例を示しました。

Bobby FischervsBoris Spassky
Mar del Plata1-0

スパスキーはブロンシュタインの防衛を打破し、キングズ・ギャンビットが最高レベルの競技でも破壊的な武器になり得ることを証明しました。

Nigel ShortvsJan Timman
Tilburg1-0

フィッシャーがキングズ・ギャンビットに対する強力な防衛(3...d6)を発表した直後のゲームで、スパスキーはそれを見事に打ち破りました。

David BronsteinvsMikhail Botvinnik
World Championship 19511-0

Bronstein, known for his creative attacking style, employed the King's Gambit in a World Championship match against Botvinnik. This game demonstrated that the King's Gambit could hold its own even at the world championship level. Bronstein's brilliant attack showcased the opening's practical strength when played by a master tactician, nearly winning him the world title.

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