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Latvian Gambit: Fraser Defense

ECO C406 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 f5 3. Nxe5 Nc6

The Latvian Gambit: Fraser Defense (C40) reaches this position after 6 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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