Intermediate
Danish Gambit: Sample Lesson
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About this course
The Danish Gambit is pure attacking chess: after 1.e4 e5 2.d4 exd4 3.c3 White throws one or even two pawns into the fire to rip open lines toward Black’s king. This sample lesson shows the key accepted lines, the dangerous traps, and the rapid development that makes the sacrifice work.
What you'll learn
- The main accepted lines of the Danish Gambit after 3.c3 dxc3.
- How fast development and the two raking bishops generate a fierce attack.
- Common traps Black falls into — and how to keep the initiative if Black declines.
- When to invest one pawn versus two, and how to convert the attack.