King's Gambit Accepted: Bishop's Gambit, Cozio Defense

This aggressive chess opening quickly develops pieces and creates attacking chances for both sides.

1. e4 2. e5 3. f4 4. exf4 5. Bc4 6. Nf6

In this opening, White sacrifices an early pawn to open up the center and create attacking chances against the Black king. Black accepts the pawn on f4, leading to an imbalanced position with opportunities for both players. The Cozio Defense sees Black responding with Nf6, attacking the e4 pawn and preparing to castle kingside.

White's primary goal is to rapidly develop their pieces, particularly the light-squared bishop, which is placed on the active c4 square. This enables White to exert pressure on the vulnerable f7 square, a frequent target in the King's Gambit. Conversely, Black aims to consolidate their extra pawn and seek counterplay against White's exposed king.

The Cozio Defense is regarded as a solid choice for Black, as it sidesteps some of the more perilous lines in the King's Gambit Accepted. However, it also permits White to retain some initiative and attacking chances. Both players must be well-prepared and acquainted with the resulting middlegame positions, as errors can result in severe consequences.

In summary, this opening leads to thrilling and dynamic games where both players have the chance to seize the initiative and create threats against their opponent's king.

Frequency: 12.5 %Stockfish score: -0.3, depth 35
Games Statistics:
White/Draws/Black
54.4%
3.9%
41.7%
Bookmoves score:
RateWhiteBlack
0...180062.756.6
1800...200061.058.1
2000...220057.660.5
2200...250054.954.4
2500...51.452