Danish Gambit · Basic
Opponent's mistake · 7...d6
1.e4 e5 2.d4 exd4 3.c3 dxc3 4.Bc4 cxb2 5.Bxb2 Bb4+ 6.Nc3 Bxc3+ 7.Bxc3 d6 8.Bxg7 Nf6 9.Bxh8
- 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.