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English Opening: King's English Variation, Bellon Gambit

ECO A228 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. Nf3 e4 4. Ng5 b5

The English Opening: King's English Variation, Bellon Gambit (A22) reaches this position after 8 half-moves, with White to move. Want to know why each move is played, the plans for both sides, and the traps to avoid? Step through it on an interactive board while the Chess Guru explains every idea in plain English.

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