Latvian Gambit

Latvian Gambit

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Standard memberbeebejoe

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08 Dec 09

Does anyone use the Latvian gambit?
What do you do after 3. Nxe5?

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Standard memberirontigran

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08 Dec 09

Originally posted by beebejoe
Does anyone use the Latvian gambit?
What do you do after 3. Nxe5?
thats the main line.
play continues with 3..Qf6 4.d4 d6 5.Nc4 fxe4 6.Nc3

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Standard memberbeebejoe

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08 Dec 09

Okay, thanks.

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Standard memberNational Master Dale

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08 Dec 09

I play 3...Qe7

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Standard membershorbock

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08 Dec 09

Originally posted by National Master Dale
I play 3...Qe7
in blitz anything is playable...but would you play that in correspondence chess?

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Standard memberNational Master Dale

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08 Dec 09

Yes its fine for correspondence too.

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Standard memberNational Master Dale

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If you play 3...Qf6 your opponent might remain in autopilot mode.