C26

Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Eifel Gambit

1. e4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. Nge2 b5

The Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Eifel Gambit is a chess opening classified under ECO code C26. It is reached after the moves 1. e4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. Nge2 b5.

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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