Latvian Gambit: Fraser Defense

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 f5 3.Nxe5 Nc6 · ECO C40 · White to move

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What Latvian Gambit: Fraser Defense puts on the board

White has a one-pawn material edge; white is to move.

White has central pawns on e4.

White can still castle either side; Black can still castle either side.

The e-file is half-open for Black, giving that side a natural pressure lane.

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