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Why give away a pawn?
When you play a sound gambit, what are you trading your pawn FOR?
A
A forced checkmate that arrives automatically a few moves later.
B
A lead in development, open lines for your pieces, and the initiative.
C
Nothing of value — a sound gambit is really just a disguised blunder.
D
A guaranteed second queen once the opponent's structure crumbles.