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Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...e5/2. Nc3/2...Bc5/3. Na4

Hamppe–Meitner Variation
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
Moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nc3 Bc5 3. Na4
Parent: Vienna Game

3. Na4?!

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This move attacks the bishop, but it allows 3...Bxf2+!, a sacrifice, which leads to wild complications favouring Black after 4. Kxf2 Qh4+ 5. Ke3 Qf4+ 6. Kd3 d5, as in the famous Immortal Draw game between Hamppe and Meitner.

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