The line
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Ng5 d5 5. exd5 Nxd5 6. Nxf7 Kxf7 7. Qf3+ Ke6 8. Nc3 Nb4 9. O-O c6 10. d4
Your moves, explained
- 1. e4 Grabs the center.
- 2. Nf3 Hits e5 and develops.
- 3. Bc4 Aims straight at f7.
- 4. Ng5 Now two pieces hit f7.
- 5. exd5 Wins the pawn back.
- 6. Nxf7 The sacrifice. The king has to come out.
- 7. Qf3+ Checks and attacks d5 at the same time.
- 8. Nc3 Piles on the pinned knight on d5.
- 9. O-O Castled. Your king is safe, theirs is not.
- 10. d4 Opens every line toward e6.
Key moments in the video
- 0:28 The setup
- 0:49 Ng5 hits f7
- 1:32 exd5
- 1:54 Nxf7, the sacrifice
- 2:08 Qf3+ double attack
- 3:00 Ke6, the hard defence
- 3:11 Nc3 adds pressure
- 3:42 Just castle
- 4:06 d4 breaks the centre
Want the theory behind it? Read our Fried Liver Attack guide.
Frequently asked questions
What are the moves of the Fried Liver Attack?
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Ng5 d5 5. exd5 Nxd5 6. Nxf7 Kxf7 7. Qf3+ Ke6 8. Nc3 Nb4 9. O-O c6 10. d4. You play White; Ng5 only works after Black plays Nf6. If Black recaptures Nxd5, sacrifice on f7 and bring the queen with check.
How do I practise the Fried Liver Attack?
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