Latvian Gambit

ECO: C40Open Games1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 f5

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How it's played

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About the Latvian Gambit

The Latvian Gambit is catalogued under ECO code C40, in the Open Games section of the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings.

It arises after 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 f5, with Black playing the move that gives the line its name.

The Latvian Gambit has 17 named lines in our opening book; the ones closest to this position are listed below.

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Other lines of the Latvian Gambit