Although, in the majority of Gambits, the defence should obtain, if not an
advantage, at least an even game, some players (fearing to give their
opponent the chance of a sudden and vigorous attack) decline to accept the
Gambit.
There are various modes of refusing the Gambit; the one most frequently
resorted to being by playing B to B 4. The game may proceed as under:
WHITE. BLACK.
1. P to K 4 1. P to K 4
2. P to K B 4 2. B to B 4
3. Kt to K B 3 3. P to Q 3
4. P to B 3 ...
{404} Intending to establish a centre with 5 P to Q 4.
... 4. B to K Kt 5
5. B to K 2 ...