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Annotated by ethansiegel (1986): 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 (1986): 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… |
