The Sturm Gambit is a unique and rarely played gambit from most common response (1... d4) to the often underrated Bird Opening. The gambit provides a variety of unique and aggressive positions that can throw off your opponent if they are unprepared, which they probably are since they've probably never seen it before. This guide attempts to break down all of the various positions that can arise from the Sturm and tries to provide both simple setups and answers to the critical lines that leave White with a fighting position at worst.