C44
Scotch Game: Vitzthum Attack
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Bc4 Bc5 5. Ng5 Nh6 6. Qh5
The Scotch Game: Vitzthum Attack is a chess opening classified under ECO code C44. It is reached after the moves 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Bc4 Bc5 5. Ng5 Nh6 6. Qh5.
It belongs to the Scotch 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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