Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...e5/2. Nf3/2...Nc6/3. Bc4/3...Nf6/4. Ng5/4...Bc5/5. Bxf7
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
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| Moves: 1. e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Nf6 4.Ng5 Bc5 | |
| ECO code: C57 | |
| Parent: Two Knights Defence | |
Traxler Counterattack
[edit | edit source]5. Bxf7+
[edit | edit source]- The preferred move for most modern masters, preferring to capture the pawn and keep the position comparatively calm. This move is considered the best way to maintain an edge.
Theory table
[edit | edit source]- 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Nf6 4.Ng5 Bc5 5. Bxf7+
| 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | |
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| Bxf7 Ke7 |
Bd5 Rf8 |
O-O d6 |
+/= | ||
| Bxf7 Kf8 |
Bb3 Qe8 |
Nc3 d6 |
+/= |
References
[edit | edit source]Two Knights Defence - Traxler newinchess.com
2. f4
King's gambit
King's gambit
2...exf4
Accepted
Accepted
Other
Declined
Declined
2. Nc3
Vienna
Vienna
Other
1. e4 other
- Barnes ?
- Borg ?
- Corn stalk ??
- Duras ??
- 1...b5 ??
2. c4
Queen's gambit
Queen's gambit
2. other
- Accelerated London
- Colle
- Levitsky !?
- Amazon ?!
- Blackmar-Diemer ?
- Mason ?
- Zurich ??
2. c4 other
2. other:
1. d4 ...other:
Flank
Unorthodox