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Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...e5/2. Nf3/2...Nc6/3. Bc4/3...Nf6/4. Ng5/4...Bc5/5. Bxf7

Traxler Counterattack
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
Moves: 1. e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Nf6 4.Ng5 Bc5
ECO code: C57
Parent: Two Knights Defence

Traxler Counterattack

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5. Bxf7+

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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

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1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Nf6 4.Ng5 Bc5 5. Bxf7+
5 6 7 8 9
Bxf7
Ke7
Bd5
Rf8
O-O
d6
+/=
Bxf7
Kf8
Bb3
Qe8
Nc3
d6
+/=

References

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Two Knights Defence - Traxler newinchess.com


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Chess Opening Theory
1. e4 e5
Open games
3. Bb5
Spanish
3. Bc4
Italian
3. Nc3 Nf6
Four knights
Other
2...Nf6
Russian
2...d6
Philidor
Other
2. f4
King's gambit
2. Nc3
Vienna
Other
1. e4 c5
Sicilian
1. e4 e6
French
1. e4 c6
Caro-Kann
1. e4 other
1. d4 d5
Closed games
1. d4 Nf6
Indian
1. d4 f5
Dutch
1. d4 ...other:
Flank
Unorthodox