C20

King's Pawn Game: Philidor Gambit

1. e4 e5 2. d4 d6 3. dxe5 Bd7

The King's Pawn Game: Philidor Gambit is a chess opening classified under ECO code C20. It is reached after the moves 1. e4 e5 2. d4 d6 3. dxe5 Bd7.

It belongs to the King's Pawn Game family — one of many ways the line can branch. Understanding the parent system’s plans is the fastest way to play this variation well.

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