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King's Gambit Accepted: Kieseritzky, Long Whip Defense, Jaenisch Variation

ECO C3915 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. h4 g4 5. Ne5 h5 6. Bc4 Rh7 7. d4 Bh6 8. Nc3

The King's Gambit Accepted: Kieseritzky, Long Whip Defense, Jaenisch Variation (C39) reaches this position after 15 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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