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King's Pawn Game: Damiano Defense, Damiano Gambit, Chigorin Gambit

ECO C408 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 f6 3. Nxe5 Qe7 4. Nf3 d5

The King's Pawn Game: Damiano Defense, Damiano Gambit, Chigorin Gambit (C40) reaches this position after 8 half-moves, with White 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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