King's Pawn Game: Damiano Defense, Damiano Gambit

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 f6 3.Nxe5 fxe5 4.Qh5+ g6 5.Qxe5+ Qe7 6.Qxh8

ECO C40

The King's Pawn Game: Damiano Defense, Damiano Gambit is a chess opening line in the King's Pawn Game complex, reached after 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 f6 3.Nxe5 fxe5 4.Qh5+ g6 5.Qxe5+ Qe7 6.Qxh8.

It is catalogued under code C40 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move Qxh8 is chosen by White on move 6.

One named continuation branches from this position: the Chigorin Gambit.

Named variations

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