Puzzles from the King’s Gambit
Rating 926White to move. Mate in one.
Puzzle
White to move. Mate in one.
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Opening
King’s Gambit
White offers the f-pawn on move two to open lines and take the centre. It is risky for both sides and full of tactics.
- 1. e4 e5 2. f4
- Chosen by White
- 6,686 puzzles
- Average rating 1449
The position after 1. e4 e5 2. f4
What King’s Gambit puzzles look like
Counted from 6,686 puzzlesThe fork is the most common tactic in King’s Gambit puzzles, in 17% of them. 36% end in checkmate. The average puzzle rating is 1449.
Most common tactics
Ideas in the King’s Gambit
- The open f-fileAfter castling, White’s rook attacks f7 along the open file.
- A big centreIf Black takes on f4, White plays d4 and gets both centre pawns.
- The king is exposedWhite’s own king has less cover. Checks on h4 are a constant danger.