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Annotated by ethansiegel (2048): This is a *frustrating* game against a tough opponent (thanks presso), where I had an advantage but couldn't quite convert it into a win.  Maybe some of you can figure out where I went wrong?   The Vienna game -- an unusual line around here, apparently.  The Vienna Gambit!  Akin to the King's Gambit, but black has no possibility of Qh4 , so he must play carefully. ?  This move is bad, as the text … | 
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Annotated by ethansiegel (2048): One of my favorite openings as white is the Vienna gambit, and one of the worst moves black can make is to accept it.
This continues in a Muzio Gambit-style, except white has a few extra moves and black must play extremely precisely to avoid getting crushed.  The result is a nice quick miniature.   The Vienna game -- a lot less common than the typical 2. Nf3. If white isn't going to attack… | 
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Annotated by jotheblackqueen (1200):  Hi everybody.
Over the past few days I have been playing a game with a very strong near-Master called Lighttotheright (Ken).  He decided to kick off with e4 and play the Vienna Gambit.  I accepted it but was it the right thing to do?  The jury is out as the action unfolds.  2. Nc3 - this move characterises the Vienna Game.  Instead of attacking the pawn on e5 the knight defends the pawn on… |