C40

Latvian Gambit: Fraser Defense

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

The Latvian Gambit: Fraser Defense is a chess opening classified under ECO code C40. It is reached after the moves 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 f5 3. Nxe5 Nc6.

It belongs to the Latvian Gambit 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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