Paris, 1863
1. e4, e5
2. d4, exd4
3. c3, dxc3
4. Bc4, cxb2
The Danish Gambit Accepted is marked by a series of pawn sacrifices in return for an open center where White can attack furiously.
5. Bxb2, Bb4+
6. Nc3, Nf6
7. Nge2, Nxe4
It is hard to believe at this point that White is giving away another pawn for free.
8. 0-0, Nxc3,
9. Nxc3, Bxc3
Materially superior, Black thought that the best way to victory is to exchange pieces. He is unaware of the danger that the open lines brought.
10. Bxc3, Qg5
11. Re1+, Kd8
Forced. If 11....Kf8, then 12. Qe2 Qd8, 13. Qh5 g6, and mate follows.
12. f4, Qxf4
13. Bxg7, Rg8
14. Qg4 ....
14. .... Qd6
If 14....Qxg4, then 15. Bf6 mate.
15. Bf6+, Qxf6
16. Qxg8 mate
White's victory is attributed to Black's greed, without considering defense of central structure.
I really enjoyed this chess masterpiece of daring-do.
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