Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...e5/2. Nf3/2...Nc6/3. Bc4/3...Nf6/4. d4/4...exd4/5. O-O/5...Nxe4

= Scotch Gambit =

5...Nxe4
Black takes the bait, well aware of the pressure on the e-file that follows. However, due to the knight on f3, it is not possible to immediately attack the knight; White must pin the knight to the king first.

What follows is a very open, sharp, and tactical game, centered on the e4-knight's pin.

The only sensible response is 6. Re1.

Players have also tried sacrificing their knight with 6. Nc3 for a swift attack on the kingside.

Theory table

 * 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4.d4 exd4 5. O-O Nxe4