Vienna GameC25

Paulsen Variation, Mariotti Gambit

1. e4 e5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. g3 Bc5 4. Bg2 h5 5. Nf3 h4

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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. e4e4 occupies the center.
... e5e5 occupies the center.
2. Nc3Nc3 develops the knight and controls e4 and d5.
... Nc6Nc6 develops the knight and controls d4 and e5.
3. g3g3 repositions the pawn.
... Bc5Bc5 develops the bishop and controls d4.
4. Bg2Bg2 develops the bishop and controls e4.
... h5h5 repositions the pawn.
5. Nf3Nf3 develops the knight and controls d4 and e5.
... h4h4 gains space.

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