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Scandinavian Defense

Portuguese Gambit, Jadoul Variation

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  1. 1.e4d5
  2. 2.exd5Nf6
  3. 3.d4Bg4
  4. 4.f3Bf5
  5. 5.Bb5+Nbd7
  6. 6.c4
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Line of the Portuguese Gambit in which White checks with 5. Bb5+ before 6. c4, keeping the extra pawn while Black seeks development.

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About the Jadoul Variation

The Jadoul Variation inserts the check 5. Bb5+ before supporting d5 with c4, the move White plays at once in the Banker Variation. Black blocks with 5...Nbd7, and after 6. c4 White stays a pawn up with d5 secured, while Black looks for compensation in development. The usual reply by far is 6...a6, questioning the bishop; 6...e6, striking at d5, is rarer but has scored better for Black. Engines give White a slight edge.

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