C56
Italian Game: Scotch Gambit, Max Lange Attack
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. d4 exd4 5. e5 d5 6. Bb5 Ne4
The Italian Game: Scotch Gambit, Max Lange Attack is a chess opening classified under ECO code C56. It is reached after the moves 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. d4 exd4 5. e5 d5 6. Bb5 Ne4.
It belongs to the Italian Game family — one of many ways the line can branch. Understanding the parent system’s plans is the fastest way to play this variation well.
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