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
edit5. Bxf7+
edit- 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
edit
- 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Nf6 4.Ng5 Bc5 5. Bxf7+
5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | |
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Bxf7 Ke7 |
Bd5 Rf8 |
O-O d6 |
+/= | ||
Bxf7 Kf8 |
Bb3 Qe8 |
Nc3 d6 |
+/= |
References
editTwo Knights Defence - Traxler newinchess.com