The line
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nd4 4. Nxe5 Qg5 5. Nxf7 Qxg2 6. Rf1 Qxe4+ 7. Be2 Nf3#
Your moves, explained
- 1... e5 Hold the center.
- 2... Nc6 All normal so far.
- 3... Nd4 The bait is set.
- 4... Qg5 Attacks the knight and g2.
- 5... Qxg2 The rook is under fire.
- 6... Qxe4+ The bishop has to block.
- 7... Nf3# The king has no way out.
Frequently asked questions
What are the moves of the Blackburne Shilling Gambit?
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nd4 4. Nxe5 Qg5 5. Nxf7 Qxg2 6. Rf1 Qxe4+ 7. Be2 Nf3#. You play Black; Leave e5 for the knight, hit g2 with the queen, then the knight mates on f3.
How do I practise the Blackburne Shilling Gambit?
Watch Chess Vibes's video, then play the line yourself on the board on this page. You make all 7 of Black's moves; a wrong move is undone with a hint, and the key moments jump the video to where Chess Vibes explains each move.
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