Falkbeer Countergambit (C31—C32)
Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. f4 d5
Black counters the King\u2019s Gambit in the center, offering a pawn to seize the initiative and disrupt White\u2019s plan.
- Undermines e4 and reduces kingside attack potential
- Leads to open, tactical play with mutual chances
- Named after Ernst Falkbeer (mid-19th century)