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King's Gambit Accepted

Bishop's Gambit, McDonnell Attack

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  1. 1.e4e5
  2. 2.f4exf4
  3. 3.Bc4Qh4+
  4. 4.Kf1g5
  5. 5.Nc3Bg7
  6. 6.g3

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A sharp Bishop's Gambit line in which White, with the king on f1, meets Black's ...g5 and ...Bg7 with 6. g3 to undermine the extra pawn on f4.

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About the McDonnell Attack

The McDonnell Attack arises in the Bishop's Gambit when, after 3...Qh4+ 4. Kf1 g5 5. Nc3 Bg7, White postpones Nf3 and hits the f4 pawn with 6. g3. The usual follow-up is Kg2 and hxg3, using the h1 rook against the queen on h4 and Black's advanced kingside pawns. Qf3 against f7 remains an alternative. Black stays a pawn up in a sharp position, and Simon Williams is among the players who have advocated the g3 plan.

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