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for those who didn't see it immediately 😉

Qh4+ g3
Qxg3{note: NOT Bxg3*} hxg3
Bxg3#

You may wonder why not Bxg3 on move 2?
Because it doesn't include an 'impressive' queen sac ^^

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Originally posted by Testrider
for those who didn't see it immediately 😉

Qh4+ g3
Qxg3{note: NOT Bxg3*} hxg3
Bxg3#

You may wonder why not Bxg3 on move 2?
Because it doesn't include an 'impressive' queen sac ^^
precisely, especially the *

Always give up your queen when possible.

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Originally posted by Tengu
According to Taylor's book, the From declined is not good for white.

You have to be prepared and learn the accepted From. If you avoid the one-move threats, which is all the From really is, (albeit a lot of them in quick succession) white will have a significant plus.
White can decline the From Gambit with: 1.f4 e5 2. e4 which is fine and called the King's Gambit.

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I you want to play From's gambit, be prepared to play a kings gambit as black after 2.e4.