ECO code: C37
Opening Name: King's Gambit Accepted (KGA): 3.Nf3 g5 4.Bc4 g4
Moves: 1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. Bc4 g4
Description: This variation of the King's Gambit Accepted features Black aggressively pushing the g-pawn twice to g5 and then g4, immediately challenging White's knight on f3 and aiming to undermine White's kingside structure. The move 4...g4 is characteristic for its sharpness and willingness to gain space on the kingside at the cost of potential weaknesses. White's bishop on c4 targets the sensitive f7-square, maintaining pressure in the center and kingside.
Characteristic: The double pawn push with 3...g5 and 4...g4 is a highly aggressive attempt by Black to seize the initiative on the kingside, forcing White to respond carefully to avoid losing material or positional ground.
Attacking or Defensive: Black adopts a vigorous attacking stance, focusing on disrupting White's development and king safety. White must balance defense with counterplay, often aiming for rapid development and central control to counter Black's flank attack.
Center Control: While Black's play is focused on a flank attack on the kingside, White's setup with the bishop on c4 and knight on f3 seeks to maintain influence over the center, particularly targeting the critical f7-square. Thus, this opening involves indirect central pressure rather than direct central occupation by Black.
This opening is defined by the position shown on the board below. The moves displayed are a typical sequence that leads to it, but different sequences can reach the same position and still carry the same opening name.
Practice puzzles and train your tactics with real positions from games that used the KGA: 3.Nf3 g5 4.Bc4 g4, and sharpen your opening mastery.
Puzzle 1 of 17 - Move #8 white