Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit, Main Line

1.e4 e5 2.Nc3 Nc6 3.f4 exf4 4.d4 Qh4+ 5.Ke2

ECO C25

The Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit, Main Line is a chess opening line in the Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit complex, reached after 1.e4 e5 2.Nc3 Nc6 3.f4 exf4 4.d4 Qh4+ 5.Ke2.

It is catalogued under code C25 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move Ke2 is chosen by White on move 5.

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