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Ponziani Opening: Spanish Variation, Harrwitz Attack, Nikitin Gambit

ECO C4411 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. c3 d5 4. Bb5 dxe4 5. Nxe5 Qd5 6. Qa4

The Ponziani Opening: Spanish Variation, Harrwitz Attack, Nikitin Gambit (C44) reaches this position after 11 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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