Named Chess Openings/Ware Opening: Ware Gambit

Ware Opening: Ware Gambit rd nd bd qd kd bd nd rd pd pd pd pd pd pl pl pl nl bl ql kl bl nl rl pl pl Position after 1. a4 e5 2. a5 d5 3. e3 f5 4. a6 pd pl pl pd pd pl rl Introduction and Ideas The Ware Gambit of the Ware OpeningWare Opening: Ware Gambit https://lichess.org/opening/Ware_Opening_Ware_Gambit/a4_e5_a5_d5_e3_f5_a6 2026-04-20 lichess.org en-US is a rare gambit where White sacrifices their a6 pawn to ruin Black's queenside and make an open a-file. However, compensation may be insufficient and so this gambit is considered dubious. History The name "Ware Gambit" has no known historical origin. It is derived from its parent opening, the Ware Opening. Main Moves 4...Nf6 4...b6 4...Nxa6 4...bxa6 Statistics White wins ~53%, Black wins ~45%, draw ~3%. ECO code A00Schachzeit 2024-11-10 Ware Opening: Ware Gambit - Openings - Schachzeit https://www.schachzeit.com/en/openings/ware-opening/ware-gambit 2026-04-20 www.schachzeit.com en References