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- While the King's Gambit Accepted was a staple of Romantic era chess, the opening began to decline with the development of opening theory and improvements in defensive technique in the late 19th century.
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Black does not have to play into the hands of the bold King's Gambiteer. Instead, he can refuse the pawn while developing the bishop to a square which prevents White from castling. Pros: Avoids the messiness of the King's Gambit Accepted; Prevents castling by White; Develops a piece; Cons: Allows White to get away with the space gaining flank ...
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The King’s Gambit Declined appears on the board after the following moves: 1. e4 e5 2. f4 d5 Or also: 1. e4 e5 2. f4 Bc5 You can see the moves here.
Expand in the Kingside with f4-f5
Since Black has not taken the pawn on f4, White can use it to his favor. One of the most important ideas is the f4-f5 push, gaining space on the Kingside.
Play Bb5+ to get rid of the weak d5 pawn
If Black declines the gambit by playing 2...d5, often White is left with a weak pawn on d5. It is a good idea to give a check on b5 and force Black to play c6 so that this pawn can be exchanged.
React in the center with d5
One of the most popular ways of declining the gambit is by immediately reacting in the center with d5. Black’s idea: When White played f4, he over exposed his kingside. Let’s open up the position and diagonals so we can attack there.
Develop quickly with Bc5-d6
Black’s idea: Use His Bishop To Prevent White From Castling. Since this bishop controls, the diagonal White needs to castle… White has to use a few turns, exchanging for the bishop in order to castle. So during this time, black can mobilize his pieces during that time.
Learn how to play the King's Gambit Declined, a chess opening where Black does not accept White's pawn sacrifice. See the moves, variations, and strategies of this uncommon but interesting opening.
King's Gambit Declined: Classical Variation. The King's Gambit Declined: Classical Variation occurs after 1.e4 e5 2.f4 Bc5, with Black developing the dark-squared bishop to a dangerous diagonal. With this line, Black refuses to play the crazy games that would unfold after accepting the gambit.
Although Black usually accepts the gambit pawn, two methods of declining the gambit—the Classical Defense (2...Bc5) and the Falkbeer Countergambit (2...d5)—are also popular. After 2...exf4, the two main continuations for White are 3.Nf3 (King's Knight's Gambit) and 3.Bc4 (Bishop's Gambit).
