Chess had a golden era when The King\'s Gambit was the favorite opening of every attacking player.
Nevertheless there are honorable exceptions whose games prove that this ancient weapon can still draw blood Short, Nakamura and Zvjaginse.
Legends such as Spassky and Bronstein kept the flame burning in the 20th century, but its popularity faded as players became distrustful of White\'s ultra-aggressive approach.
In the glory days of Paul Morphy it was considered almost cowardly to play anything else.
Chess had a golden era when The King\'s Gambit was the favorite opening of every attacking player