The 3x2 Fife: an exciting and aggressive gambit

If you are looking to adopt a more aggressive style of playing checkers, then look no further than this 3x2 Fife gambit line. It's a risky variation for both sides, making it somewhat rare to be played at the highest level in today's game. However, Asa Long and Jerry Ingram battled out on this line in the 1980 U.S. National, with Ingram missing a win against the former world champion. The ensuing play made for one of the most epic games of the tournament. The post-game analysis for the correct drawing sequence also shows an instructive and often-overlooked end game strategy.