Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense

An entry in the Encyclopedia of Chess Openings (ECO C25), reached after 5 half-moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. f4.

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3…exf4 13 lines
3…Bc5 1 line
- C25 Quelle Gambit

About this opening

Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense is an opening in the Encyclopedia of Chess Openings, classified under code C25. ECO group C (C00–C99) covers open games (1.e4 e5) and the French Defence, including the Ruy Lopez, Italian, Scotch and King's Gambit. This particular variation is reached after 5 half-moves from the starting position, with the move sequence 1. e4 e5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. f4.

The opening sequence in prose form: 1.e4 e5, 2.Nc3 Nc6, 3.f4. From this position 2 named continuations are recorded in the encyclopaedia, each leading to a distinct theoretical line.