Playing the Budapest Gambit requires a certain amount of courage and willingness to take risks. Black sacrifices a pawn for rapid development and the initiative, so it’s important to play aggressively and seek active play in the center.
Category: Opening Theory
Learn to play Ulvestad Variation against the Italian game
This variation is not as common as some of the other lines in the Italian Game, but it has gained popularity in recent years due to its aggressive nature and the potential for Black to gain the initiative early on.
Learn to play Evans Gambit: A Welsh sea captain’s invention
The Evans Gambit has been played at the highest levels of chess, and has been employed by famous players such as Paul Morphy, Mikhail Tal, and Garry Kasparov.
Learn to play Krejcik Gambit: A shocking anti-Alekhine’s line
The Krejcik Gambit is an exciting and aggressive variation in the Alekhine’s Defense chess opening. It can be a powerful weapon in the hands of experienced players who are comfortable sacrificing material for positional advantages.
Learn to play the Frankenstein-Dracula Variation: The monster and the count
The variation was given its name by Tim Harding in his 1976 book on the Vienna Game, in which he said that the bloodthirstiness of the character of play was such that “a game between Dracula and the Frankenstein Monster would not seem out of place.”
Learn to play Jänisch Gambit: A surprise counterattack
The Jänisch Gambit is a risky opening that requires precise calculation and a good understanding of attacking play. White can gain an advantage by exploiting Black’s weakened pawn structure, but Black’s active pieces and counterattacking chances can also lead to a strong position.
Learn to play Rousseau Gambit: Risky, but tricky counterattack
Overall, the Rousseau Gambit is a creative and dynamic option for black that can catch white off guard and lead to powerful counterattacks. It requires careful calculation and a willingness to take risks, but for those who enjoy a complex and aggressive game of chess, it can be a very rewarding choice.
Learn to play Traxler Counterattack: Not for the faint-hearted
Overall, the game Reinisch vs Karel Traxler is a brilliant example of attacking chess, and has inspired many players to try the Traxler Counterattack in their own games.
Learn to play Latvian Gambit: A blast from the past
Let’s say it in the beginning – the Latvian Gambit is a controversial opening, and…
Learn to play Spielmann Gambit and jam your opponent
As you know, I usually pick a suitable game from my game site, BrainKing.com, to demonstrate the strategy and tactics of the opening in question. However, there was no real selection this time, as the only Spielmann Gambit game in the BrainKing.com database wasn’t actually played by strong players, so the commentary will be a little longer to highlight all blunders and suggest stronger lines.