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Bishop's Opening: McDonnell Gambit, McDonnell Double Gambit

ECO C237 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 Bc5 3. b4 Bxb4 4. f4

The Bishop's Opening: McDonnell Gambit, McDonnell Double Gambit (C23) reaches this position after 7 half-moves, with Black to move. Want to know why each move is played, the plans for both sides, and the traps to avoid? Step through it on an interactive board while the Chess Guru explains every idea in plain English.

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