Latvian Gambit · Intermediate

Opponent's mistake · 3.Bc4

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 f5 3.Bc4 fxe4 4.Nxe5 d5

• e5: Answers with a central pawn of its own and opens lines for the queen and the f8 bishop.
• f5: Hits e4 and opens the f-file, at the cost of a more exposed king.
• fxe4: Takes on e4; the pawn now attacks the f3 knight.

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