Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...e5/2. Nf3/2...Nf6/3. Nxe5/3...d6/4. Nxf7/4...Kxf7
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
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| Moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 d6 4. Nxf7 Kxf7 | |
Petrov Defence: Cochrane Gambit
[edit | edit source]White must act quickly. If he loses too much time, Black will be able to put his king in security.
White has a few weapons which must be used carefully and not be wasted. Three main options are available.
Theory table
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1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 d6 4. Nxf7 Kxf7
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d4 - |
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Nc3 - |
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Bc4+ - |
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References
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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