Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Hamppe-Allgaier Gambit, Alapin Variation

ECO C25

Move order

1. e4 e5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. f4 exf4 4. Nf3 g5 5. h4 g4 6. Ng5 d6

Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Hamppe-Allgaier Gambit, Alapin Variation (C25)abcdefgh12345678

Ideas

ECO C covers open games (1. e4 e5) and the French Defense. White stakes a claim in the center and opens lines for the bishop and queen. This entry tracks a longer branch in the opening tree. Use the diagram and SAN list to recognize the tabiya, then try the line against Maia to explore typical plans in practice.

Play this opening against Maia