Today I’d like to share with you a powerful and dynamic chess opening for Black against 1.e4. It is the Portuguese Gambit from the Scandinavian Defense, which arises after the following moves: 1.e4 d5 2.exd5 Nf6 3.d4 Bg4.
The Portuguese Gambit is known for its aggressive nature and the potential to create unbalanced positions right from the start. Even grandmasters have lost against this gambit, which highlights its effectiveness as a surprise weapon. In fact, Magnus Carlsen himself has employed this gambit to defeat strong opponents like the Indian grandmaster Vaibhav Suri.
Learn how to unleash the full potential of the Portuguese Gambit and catch your opponents off guard with this dynamic opening!
Below, you can find the games shown in the video: