Chess Openings: Budapest Gambit 

Simpsons brought me here

rare but you may see like e3 declining

Terrific presentation. I have played this defense many times, and 2 opponents have fallen into the Kieninger trap (Nd3mate!) because it's so natural to try to hold onto the e5 pawn. It would have been nice to show an illustrative game with the rook lift (Ra8-a6-h6)

mics sure wan't good in 2009

Homer brought me here

I was disappointed with the inadequate attention he gave to the 4 e4 variation .I think that analysis covered the first 3 moves. To play against this line you need to go a lot further. It gives me the impression he is very unsure of how to play this line. The rest of the video gives you a start but I think you will need to study it more deeply to get consistent results.

I just mouse slipped into a Budapest and liked the results. Shame I didn’t know the trap, that would’ve been funny

What about Qd4.

can you cover the opening d4 e5?

The Grand Budapest Hotel

Ah maaaaan, I woulda fell for that smothered mate so hard!

Kevin your website is so helpful, thanks man.

This is a superb overview of the Budapest Defense with a sparkling clear analysis by a gifted narrator. In 2 of my games, opponents have fallen into the Kieninger trap. I wish the narrator would have gone further with the 3rd line; the rook lift seems exciting , but speculative. I would like to have seen a continuation for another 2 moves. Who is the narrator that deserves the credit for his smooth and relaxed demeanor ? Thanks so much.

Great instructional video. Thank you!!!

What happened if instead of playing second move pawn to e4 he play knight to f3

This video was uploaded when I was 10 years and 2 days old.I'm stuck in a pandemic and life sucks.I know you didn't ask but I thought you should know

isn't the rooklift plan kinda doomed to fail? with Ng4 being inpossible from the start (because of Bxg4 obviously) and after e4 the rook is also chased away (discovered attack from the bischop on c1) what are your thoughts on this?

What do u do agains f4?

Moahaha! Thx Kev!! The smothered mate worked for me and I beat a guy in 9 (!) moves!!! I had been watching Mamedyarov games and I read about him on Wikipedia. He is famous for alekhine defence and of course Budapest gambit. I allways check ur vids bcoz u tell the right stuff. Thx sir!

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