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Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...e5/2. Nf3/2...Nc6/3. Bc4/3...Nf6/4. Ng5/4...Nxe4/5. Bxf7
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Two Knights Defence rd bd qd kd bd rd pd pd pd pd bl pd pd nd pd nl nd pl pl pl pl pl pl pl rl nl bl ql kl rl 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc4 Nf6 4. Ng5 Nxe4 5. Bxf7+ C57-C59 Italian Game
Two Knights Defence
5. Bxf7+
White correctly captures with the bishop, putting Black in check. With Black given no chance at counterplay, White now has a long-term goal of attacking with their queen and minor pieces on the kingside.
Theory table
1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Nf6 4.Ng5 Nxe4 5. Bxf7+
5
6
7
Bxf7+Ke7
d4d5
Nc3
+=
...Nxd4
Nc3Nf6
+=
...h6
Nxe4
Kxf7
+=
References
Two Knights Defence