Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...b6/2. d4/2...Bb7/3. Bd3/3...f5
Matovinsky Gambit | |
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN) | |
Moves: 1.e4 b6 2. d4 Bb7 3. Bd3 f5 | |
ECO code: B00 | |
Parent: King's Pawn Opening |
Matovinsky Gambit
edit3...f5
editOffering white the f-pawn, in exchange for exposing white's unprotected g-pawn and cornered rook. White can now play:
- 4. exf5, accepting the gambit and exposing white's unprotected g-pawn and cornered rook
- Or, white may decline the gambit by not playing 4. exf5
Theory table
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1.e4 b6 2. d4 Bb7 3. Bd3 f5
4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |||
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exf5 Bxg2 |
Qh5+ g6 |
fxg6 Nf6 |
gxh7+ Nxh5 |
Bg6# |
References
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