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Chess gambits

Gambits teach a lot about initiative and the relative value of time. They’re an excellent way to understand that a game doesn’t come down to counting material.

Available gambits

Preguntas frecuentes

What exactly is a gambit?

An opening or variation in which material is offered in exchange for initiative or dynamic advantages.

Which gambits do we already have on the site?

Queen's Gambit, King's Gambit and Benko Gambit.

Are they recommendable for beginners?

They can be, if studied with ideas in mind and not just as traps.