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Practice: Polish Gambit (2...f6)

Black falls into a trap

Black tries to defend the e5 pawn with ...f6 but weakens the kingside. White sacrifices the b4 pawn for a powerful centre and rapid development.

1. b4 e5
2. Bb2 f6
3. e4 Bxb4
4. c3 Be7
5. d4 d6
6. Nf3 Nc6
7. Bd3 Nh6
8. O-O O-O
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Key strategic ideas

  • White aims to control the b2-bishop long diagonal and expand on the queenside with b4-b5 or c4.
  • Black can challenge the b4 pawn immediately with ...e5 or ...c5, or build a solid centre with ...d5.
  • The early b4 can leave White queenside weakened if not followed up correctly, making it a risky but fun choice.

Common mistakes & traps

  • A common trap: 1.b4 e5 2.Bb2 f6?? 3.Bxe5! wins a pawn because the f6 pawn blocks the king's defence of e5.
  • If Black plays 1...e5 2.Bb2 d6?? 3.Bxd6! wins a pawn — the d6 pawn is undefended.

Pawn structure notes

The b4 pawn gives White a queenside space advantage but can become a target. The centre often remains fluid, with White playing e3 and c4 to build a broad pawn front.

Tips

  • 2...f6 is dubious — it weakens the e5 pawn and the kingside
  • White blocks the check with 4.c3 and builds a powerful pawn centre
  • Black's knight is stuck going to h6 since the f6 square is blocked by the f-pawn

About this line

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