Amar Opening · A00

Paris Gambit, Gent Gambit

1. Nh3 d5 2. g3 e5 3. f4 Bxh3 4. Bxh3 exf4 5. O-O fxg3 6. hxg3

Black keeps the extra pawn; White plays for time, open lines, and initiative - the classic gambit trade.

The first 4 moves, explained

• 1. Nh3 Develops the knight to h3. It backs up the pawn on f2. Theory calls this the Amar Opening.
• 1... d5 Stakes a claim in the centre, controlling e4, and frees the bishop and queen.
• 2. g3 Prepares the fianchetto: the bishop will take the long diagonal via g2.
• 2... e5 Stakes a claim in the centre, controlling d4, and frees the bishop and queen.

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