Vienna GameC25

Anderssen Defense

1. e4 e5 2. Nc3 Bc5

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Every move explained, never a dead end.

Both sides plans

White's plan

Occupy the center, develop quickly, castle, then pick a wing.

Black's plan

Contest the center before White occupies all of it.

The line, move by move

  1. 1. e4e4 occupies the center.
  2. ... e5e5 occupies the center.
  3. 2. Nc3Nc3 develops the knight and controls e4 and d5.
  4. ... Bc5Bc5 develops the bishop and controls d4.
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