From's Gambit - A02 - (Birds Opening) - Opening Theory

Dive Deep into From's Gambit:
 A Bird's Opening Challenge

Explore From's Gambit, a sharp and challenging response to 1. f4 in the Bird's Opening.Black sacrifices a pawn with 1...e5!? to create attacking chances against the white king. White has a choice:

  • Transposition (2. e4): Fight fire with fire! Regain the pawn and enter the King's Gambit, a well-established opening with its own complexities. This might force Black to reconsider their gambit if they're not comfortable with the King's Gambit.

  • Decline the Gambit: Keep the extra pawn and aim for a positional advantage. Several variations exist, offering solidity and chances to exploit Black's gambited pawn.



 Froms Gambit Books or Courses (FREE)

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( From's Gambit Lines in the 5th Chapter )



From's Gambit Chess Articles


From England, with Love - The Gambit Chess Player - In- Depth Article w/ 45 Games broken down into Variations.

A Continuation of From’s - The gambit Chess Player - Follow up article w/ handfull of games.


From's Gambit LiChess Studies

Lichess studies offer the perfect platform to explore this gambit's sharp possibilities!

Learning From's Gambit - 19 Chapter Interactive Study  - Become a trap master with this interactive study focusing on From's Gambit's most cunning pitfalls. Test your skills and learn to exploit these tactical opportunities in your own games.(Great Source to practice traps)


From's Gambit - Extensive Study - 21 Chapter Study - This comprehensive study breaks down both the accepted and declined gambit lines. Interactive exercises at the end  allow you to solidify your understanding of key variations. (Really Well Done)

From's Gambit (Advanced Theory) - 4 Chapter Study - Ready to take your From's Gambit knowledge to the next level? This advanced study dives deep into complex variations, perfect for players seeking a thorough understanding of the gambit's strategic nuances.

New to Lichess studies? These interactive tools allow you to explore chess concepts and variations move-by-move, perfect for testing your understanding and deepening your knowledge.


Froms Gambit Game Databases

365Chess.com

A02: Bird, From gambit 1. f4 e5  - 1939 Games


Chessgames.com  (Game Collection )

How to Lose Quickly to From's Gambit - 51 games Chessgames.com


Annotated Games

Fischer, Robert James - Mecking, Henrique [A03] Palma de Mallorca izt 1970 

Chernyshov, Konstantin (2536) - Epishin, Vladimir (2579) [A03] Elista RUS ch 2001



From's Gambit Video Lessons

Sharpen Your Bird's Opening Defense! Master From's Gambit with expert video tutorials - from introductory concepts to strategic insights and tactical traps.


From's Gambit - 7 Min - Chess.com Lesson Get a quick grasp of From's Gambit's core concepts, history, and strategic considerations. Learn key moves to surprise your opponent and exploit the gambit's dynamic potential for Black.

From's Gambit: Refute 1. f4! | ruffleduck's Opening Lab - 49 MinDeep dive with a former Bird's Opening player! This comprehensive video explores new variations, strategic insights for both sides, and the dangers White faces when caught off guard by From's Gambit.

The From Gambit - an Anti-Bird weapon! - 6 Min - Chess pathways

Secret Chess Openings 3: The From's Gambit - Complete Repertoire - 22 MinLearn a surprising and potentially winning line against 1. f4, along with key variations and strategic ideas. (Note: While titled "Secret," this video focuses on a well-established gambit line.)

Crush the Bird’s Opening | Langheld Gambit | Full Repertoire vs 1. f4 - 36 Min - FM William GrafWhile this video focuses on the Langheld Gambit, it provides valuable general strategies for countering the Bird's Opening as Black. Explore various approaches to disrupt White's plans.

Chess Tips: Crush Annoying Bird's Opening with From's Gambit!! - 23 min - IM Miodrag Perunovic The video provides a comprehensive guide on how to counter the Bird’s Opening in chess with From’s Gambit. It details strategic moves, potential variations, and historical games to illustrate the effectiveness of this approach.
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