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Latvian Gambit with 3.Bc4

Latvian Gambit with 3.Bc4

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I was wondering what is the main line after 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 f5 3.Bc4. Any Latvian Gambit player willing to help me?

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My copy of MCO 14 gives 3. ... fxe4 4.Nxe5 Qg5 5. d4 Qxg2 6. Qh5+ g6 7. Bf7+ Kd8 8. Bxg6 Qxh1+ 9. Ke2 c6 10. Nc3 e3 described as a "bloodcurdling position arises that has been analyzed and played by the great Paul Keres". Seems an appropriate description.

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Originally posted by badivan1
I was wondering what is the main line after 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 f5 3.Bc4. Any Latvian Gambit player willing to help me?
I don't like giving away varations, so ask User 124624.

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Originally posted by badivan1
I was wondering what is the main line after 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 f5 3.Bc4. Any Latvian Gambit player willing to help me?
3...fxe4 4.Nxe5 d5 is probably black's best.