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Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit, Main Line

ECO C259 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. e4 e5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. f4 exf4 4. d4 Qh4+ 5. Ke2

The Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit, Main Line (C25) reaches this position after 9 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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