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What are some viable defenses to the 3. Bc4 move? As you can see I got a playable game, but I just wasn't happy about giving up the center like that. I'm looking mainly for accepted lines, but I would consider the declined version if someone made a convincing argument.
Originally posted by zebanoThere is no defense against someone rated 2152.
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What are some viable defenses to the 3. Bc4 move? As you can see I got a playable game, but I just wasn't happy about giving up the center like that. I'm looking mainly for accepted lines, but I would consider the declined version if someone made a convincing argument.
Originally posted by zebano4...Nc6 is known to be quite good for white. More often played these days, and probably better, is 4...c6
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What are some viable defenses to the 3. Bc4 move? As you can see I got a playable game, but I just wasn't happy about giving up the center like that. I'm looking mainly for accepted lines, but I would consider the declined version if someone made a convincing argument.
Originally posted by KorchWow, I've got all the big guys responding. Thanks for the ideas. I will try out 4... c6 next time the issue arises. I used to play the gambit as white and the Qh4+ is the line I liked the best, so I think I will avoid that idea although the d5 sac does make more interesting.
Agree. 4...c6 with idea of 5..d5.
3...Qh4+ 4.Kf1 d5 is also possible
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Originally posted by zebanoI think the toughest line is:
Wow, I've got all the big guys responding. Thanks for the ideas. I will try out 4... c6 next time the issue arises. I used to play the gambit as white and the Qh4+ is the line I liked the best, so I think I will avoid that idea although the d5 sac does make more interesting.
1.e4 e5 2.f4 exf4 3.Bc4 d5 4.exd5 (4.Bxd5 Nf6 is the main alternative) 4...Qh5+!
The line that Northern Lad gave is generally accepted as the mainline defense against it, but I think less difficult for white.
Oops, yeah, Korch gave the line with a different move order.