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In this video lesson, GM Igor Smirnov will show you the right way to refute the Stafford Gambit in the Petrov’s Defense, which happens after the opening moves:Â 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.Nxe5 Nc6, and the gambit is accepted with 4.Nxc6 dxc6.
This opening became widely popular in recent years – whether you are playing the gambit as Black or want to refute it as White, you will learn some interesting ideas and deadly tricks in this opening.Â
Many videos and articles suggest you to play 5.d3, which can be hardly called a refutation as it is a very defensive move. The line that GM Igor Smirnov shows you in this video lesson is 5.e5, which is the right way to refute the Stafford Gambit – the most aggressive move for White.
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00:00 What is the Stafford Gambit?
00:33 Black opts for quick development
01:13 The wrong refutation 5.d3
01:32 The right refutation 5.e5Â
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02:36 Black sets a trap with 5…Ne4
03:59 How should you play as White?
06:23 If Black continues to play aggressivelyÂ
08:41 Black’s 2 common responses are losing!
10:55 Bonus tip: Stafford Gambit for White?
12:05 If Black plays Bg4, attacking the queen
14:46 If Black plays 5…Ng4
16:30 Cool line for White: Strong central pawns
18:17 Evil laugh: Deadly mating threat!
18:49 Quiz for you: Find the best move!Â
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