Danish Gambit · Basic
Opponent's mistake · 6...Bc5
1.e4 e5 2.d4 exd4 3.c3 dxc3 4.Bc4 cxb2 5.Bxb2 Nc6 6.Nf3 Bc5 7.Bxg7 Bb4+ 8.Nbd2 Bc3 9.Bxc3
- e4: Takes the centre and opens lines for the queen and the f1 bishop.
- d4: Hits the e5 pawn and opens the centre at once.
- c3: Offers a pawn to develop fast and open lines towards the black king.