The Falkbeer Countergambit (1.e4 e5 2.f4 d5) is one of the most historically significant and theoretically rich responses to the King’s Gambit. For nearly two centuries, it has represented the “principled” way to decline White’s offer of a wing pawn, by striking back immediately in the center. While its popularity has waned at the super-Grandmaster … Continue reading King’s Gambit Declined: Falkbeer Countergambit Explained (Intermediate Guide)