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C40

Latvian Gambit Accepted

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Overview

Latvian Gambit Accepted is a gambit, classified under ECO code C40 within the Open Games family. As with all gambits, one side sacrifices material early — usually a pawn — in exchange for development, open lines, or initiative.

The Open Games group covers open games — classical 1.e4 e5 openings where both sides contest the centre directly with pawns.

The line arises from 5 plies — specifically the moves 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 f5 3. exf5.

It is a variation of Latvian Gambit, which itself descends from the root opening King's Pawn Game.

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ECO code
C40
Group
Open Games (C)
Plies
5
Parent
Latvian Gambit

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