Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...e5/2. Nf3/2...Nf6/3. Nxe5/3...Nc6/4. Nxc6

=Stafford Gambit=

4. Nxc6
White, being up one pawn in material, trades knights. Black plans to take the sacrifice in material in exchange for rapid development.
 * /4...dxc6/ is the main line.
 * 4...bxc6 is also playable.

=Theory table= .

'''1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 Nc6 4. Nxc6'''