Chess Opening Theory/1. g4/1...f5

Alessi Gambit 1...f5 · Alessi Gambit This offbeat, dubious gambit attacks the g4 pawn immediately, but allows White to take the pawn with 2. gxf5. Advantages of 1...f5: Puts opponent off their comfort zone. Unknown, relatively surprising. Confuses lots of players. Can be tricky. Goes out of known theory. Disadvantages of 1...f5: Weakens kingside. Sacrifices pawn for no apparent reason. White can get a good position if they know that they are doing. Does not contribute to development. Even if we develop (Nf6, Bg7, Qe7, O-O, Bf5, Nc6, O-O-O), White can keep up and consolidate their one pawn advantage. Theory table 1 2. gxf5 Nf6 3. e4! d6 4. Nc3 e6 ++ Alessi gambit 2. ... ... 3. ... Nxe4?? 4. Qh5+! g6 5. fxg6 +++