Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...b6/2. d4/2...Bb7/3. Bd3/3...f5/4. exf5

Matovinsky Gambit Accepted
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
Moves: 1.e4 b6 2. d4 Bb7 3. Bd3 f5 4. exf5
ECO code: B00
Parent: King's Pawn Opening

Matovinsky Gambit Accepted

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4. exf5

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Accepting the gambit by taking black's f-pawn. Black can now play:

  • 4...Bxg2, capturing white's unprotected g-pawn, and threatening white's cornered rook

Theory table

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For explanation of theory tables, see theory table and for notation, see algebraic notation.

1.e4 b6 2. d4 Bb7 3. Bd3 f5 4. exf5

4 5 6 7 8
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Bxg2
Qh5+
g6
fxg6
Nf6
gxh7+
Nxh5
Bg6#

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References

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Chess openings quick reference
1. e4
2. Nf3
With 2...Nc6:
With other 2nd moves:
2. Other
1... other
1. d4
Flank
Unorthodox