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Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Cunningham Defense

ECO C258 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. e4 e5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. f4 exf4 4. Nf3 Be7

The Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Cunningham Defense (C25) 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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