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Latvian Gambit: Mayet Attack, Poisoned Pawn Variation

ECO C4010 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 f5 3. Bc4 fxe4 4. Nxe5 Qg5 5. d4 Qxg2

The Latvian Gambit: Mayet Attack, Poisoned Pawn Variation (C40) reaches this position after 10 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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