Ahoy, Me Hearties, all Hands on Deck for some rough sea adventure!

Get ready to Rob, Pillage and Plunder the enemy!

If you like early aggressive attacks, taking a chance on a gambit or two, or the thrill of a daring piece sacrifice, then these swashbuckling ideas may well excite your game. They might not be sound tactically, but for beginners and intermediates they are a lot fun and can win you games very quickly.

Fool’s Mate

Scholar’s Mate

Englund Gambit

Blackburne Shilling Gambit

The Legal Trap

Tennison Gambit

Fried Liver Attack

Vienna Gambit Accepted

Stafford Gambit

Traxler Counter Gambit