Danish Gambit

The queen is bait

The attacking idea

Leave the queen available and use the bishop and knight to attack the king.

The temptation

Taking a queen looks irresistible. Check the mating threats before accepting it.

If they defend

Develop or exchange the attacking pieces instead of grabbing the queen.

You offer material to gain activity. Know how to continue if the opponent avoids the trap.

They take the bait

1. e4 1… e5 2. d4 2… exd4 3. c3 3… dxc3 4. Bc4 4… cxb2 5. Bxb2 5… d6 6. Nf3 6… Bg4 7. O-O 7… Nc6 8. Nc3 8… Ne5 9. Nxe5 9… Bxd1 10. Bxf7+ 10… Ke7 11. Nd5#

They defend

1. e4 1… e5 2. d4 2… exd4 3. c3 3… dxc3 4. Bc4 4… cxb2 5. Bxb2 5… d6 6. Nf3 6… Bg4 7. O-O 7… Nc6 8. Nc3 8… Nf6 9. Qb3 9… Qd7

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