Philidor Defense: Lopez Countergambit, Jaenisch Variation
This opening is a bold and aggressive response to White's early pawn advances, aiming to create imbalances and opportunities for Black to counterattack.
1. e4 2. e5 3. Nf3 4. d6 5. d4 6. f5 7. Bc4 8. exd4 9. Ng5 10. Nh6 11. Nxh7The Jaenisch Variation of this opening involves Black sacrificing a pawn early on to disrupt White's development and create dynamic play. By pushing the f-pawn, Black aims to open up lines for their pieces and potentially create threats against White's king. The move exd4 allows Black to free up the center and potentially gain a lead in development. White's response with Ng5 puts pressure on the f7 square, forcing Black to make accurate defensive moves. The move Nh6 is a key defensive resource, allowing Black to block the attack on the f7 square and maintain a solid position. Black's counterattack with Nxh7 is a bold move, sacrificing a knight to disrupt White's pawn structure and potentially create weaknesses around the king. Overall, the Jaenisch Variation leads to sharp and dynamic play for both sides, with chances for both players to seize the initiative and launch attacks.
Rate | White | Black |
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0...1800 | - | - |
1800...2000 | - | - |
2000...2200 | - | - |
2200...2500 | - | - |
2500... | - | - |