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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
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Traxler Counterattack rd bd qd kd rd pd pd pd pd bl pd pd nd nd bd pd nl pl pl pl pl pl pl pl pl rl nl bl ql kl rl 1. e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Nf6 4.Ng5 Bc5 C57 Two Knights Defence
Traxler Counterattack
5. Bxf7+
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
1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Nf6 4.Ng5 Bc5 5. Bxf7+
5
6
7
8
9
Bxf7Ke7
Bd5Rf8
O-Od6
+/=
Bxf7Kf8
Bb3Qe8
Nc3d6
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Two Knights Defence
References
Two Knights Defence - Traxler newinchess.com