The Budapest Gambit (1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e5) is a sharp counterattacking defense where Black sacrifices a pawn on move 2 for rapid development and active piece play. A dangerous surprise weapon.
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The Budapest Gambit catches many d4 players off guard. After 2...e5 3.dxe5 Ng4, Black immediately pressures the e5 pawn and aims for rapid development. The knight on g4 is annoying for White to deal with. While objectively White should get a slight edge with accurate play, the practical results are good for Black because White often doesn't know the theory. The Fajarowicz Variation (3...Ne4) is an even more offbeat alternative.
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