Meeting the Gambits Vol.1 - Gambits after 1.e4 topmaterial White often tries to exploit

White often tries to exploit his development advantage and launches a quick attack against the black king

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or through a player deliberately moving his pieces into a position that makes a combination possible

Rather than forcing players to memorise endless variations

"Traps" in chess cannot be precisely defined

Meeting the Gambits Vol.1 - Gambits after 1.e4 topmaterial White often tries to exploitDespite advances in computer power, gambit playing is still widespread, especially among youngsters, club players and tinkerers, and it is wise to learn how to defend yourself against these dangerous ideas. You don't want to be swept off the board in the opening! In Meeting the Gambits Vol. 1; Gambits after 1. e4, FIDE Senior Trainer Andrew Martin provides you with an excellent selection of repertoire suggestions and shows you the right way to take on