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Scotch Game

Horwitz Attack, Blackburne Variation

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  1. 1.e4e5
  2. 2.Nf3Nc6
  3. 3.d4exd4
  4. 4.Nxd4Qh4
  5. 5.Nb5Bb4+
  6. 6.Bd2Qxe4+
  7. 7.Be2Kd8
  8. 8.O-OBxd2
  9. 9.Qxd2

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Scotch Game line in which Black meets the Horwitz Attack with 5...Bb4+ and keeps the e4-pawn, while White gets development against an uncastled king.

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About the Blackburne Variation

The Blackburne Variation arises when Black answers the Horwitz Attack with 5...Bb4+. After 6. Bd2 Qxe4+ 7. Be2 Kd8 8. O-O Bxd2 9. Qxd2, Black keeps the extra pawn but gives up the right to castle. White has castled, leads in development, and has the open e-file and half-open d-file aimed at the king on d8. Black must finish developing before the b5-knight and White's rooks can exploit that exposed king.

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