C25

Vienna Game: Anderssen Defense

1. e4 e5 2. Nc3 Bc5

The Vienna Game: Anderssen Defense is a chess opening classified under ECO code C25. It is reached after the moves 1. e4 e5 2. Nc3 Bc5.

It belongs to the Vienna 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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