A lot of moves are the same when it comes to most defenses, I think the counter gambits deserves some extra study but most defenses is Nf3, bc4, O-O, play d4 or d3 to safely regain the pawn or battle more strongly for the centre etc.
But off course the higher you get, the more you wil have to learn. The thing I like about the king's gambit that development feels very natural. If you play it a while you will learn a few schemes to play as white which can be used in almost all the variations.
Nope. I got easy wins using the Scotch. And I dont play e5 against e4.
I think the King's Gambit, like most gambits, gives you the opportunity to understand more about time and initiative vs material.
I like the Fischer Defense.
I think it is pretty kool.
I wouldn't play the Kings Gambit on the white side.
It doesn't really go with my flavor.
The only thing that comes to mind with today's overflowing theory is 'I'm schooling you', and losing along the way.
King's gambit worth it, There are a tone of defense but they don't are all good. One bad or inaccruate move and it can goes really messy for both side or it can cost the game. Some gms (nigel short) still used this opening with succes at high level, less nowaday, they learned their theory. It is a really strong suprise weapon, but you shouldn't stick with it if you openant has time to check the theory.
As with a lot of posts on this site, yours does not come with enough relevant information.
The biggest question I have is, what do you mean by "worth it"? No one knows what you want to acheive by learning the King's Gumboot. If you want to learn it as a suprise or specialized weapon then yes, it is worth it as it can catch many by suprise in this chess engine age of snore inducing preperation. if you want improve your chess then yes it is worth it as it can teach you about attack, tactics and certain stratergy. If you want to learn it has a main line part of your repertoire then the KG's worth starts to go down because the better you get so do your opponents and yes while some G.M's have been known to play the K.G, it is not played with out great risk to ones own position sometimes.
My (long winded) point is work out why you want to look at the King's Gumboot and that should tell you if it indeed tell you if it is worth it.
the Scotch is a real good one
100% worth it, learn to attack.
You don't have to memorize all thise lines--at least not at first. Who the hell are you playing against? Aronia, Anand, and Carlsen? Play the gambit, have exciting games, and learn it as you go. That's always the best way to learn an opening
Yes, Aronian. :) j/k
There's a difference between "playing" and "learning" an opening. I guess the problem with not knowing the King's Gambit well is that Black can turn the tables on you and take the initiative away.
100% not worth it, learn to play solid chess.
If you are a begginer (learning) then 100% worth it, if npt, play it for fun only.
Given that, you have to learn to play against a ton of different defenses (to name some):
And all your opponent has to do is pick and learn one of those. You are spending like 10 times the amount of time as your opponent. I suppose the benefits are that it is fun to play and can serve as a surprise weapon against some players.