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Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...e5/2. Nf3/2...Nc6/3. Bc4/3...Nf6/4. Ng5/4...Bc5/5. Nxf7/5...Bxf2/6. Kf1
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Traxler Variation rd bd qd kd rd pd pd pd pd nl pd pd nd nd pd bl pl pl pl pl pl bd pl pl rl nl bl ql kl rl Two Knights Defence
6. Kf1
The bishop sacrifice is declined, not allowing Nxe4 with check. The position is now very unclear and both sides must play precisely to maintain their initiative. In addition, a fight for the center will likely play a big factor in the game for the next couple of moves.
Black should save their queen with its only move: 6...Qe7.
Traxler Variation