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King's Gambit Accepted

Bishop's Gambit, Lopez Defense

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  1. 1.e4e5
  2. 2.f4exf4
  3. 3.Bc4c6
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A rarely played Black reply to the Bishop's Gambit, 3...c6 prepares ...d5 to strike at the c4-bishop while Black keeps the extra f-pawn.

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About the Lopez Defense

The Lopez Defense, 3...c6, prepares ...d5, which would hit the bishop on c4 and contest the center with tempo. It keeps the extra f4-pawn for now instead of checking on h4 or developing a knight. White most often answers 4. Nf3, and 4. Nc3 and 4. d4 are the main alternatives. The line is uncommon. Engines rate it roughly level, and White scores slightly better in online games.

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