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Bird Opening

From's Gambit, Langheld Gambit

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  1. 1.f4e5
  2. 2.fxe5d6
  3. 3.exd6Nf6
256 games37%59%

A dubious From's Gambit line in which Black plays 3...Nf6 instead of recapturing on d6, offering a second pawn for development and traps.

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About the Langheld Gambit

The Langheld Gambit, 3...Nf6, postpones the recapture on d6 in favor of development, so Black is temporarily two pawns down. White most often answers with 4. Nf3, and 4. dxc7, which grabs a third pawn, is almost as frequent. The line is considered dubious and full of traps. It is played mainly in blitz and bullet, and FM William Graif's advocacy has given it some recent popularity. The engine gives White a slight edge, yet Black scores well on Lichess.

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