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Vienna Game

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Analyze

You need to prepare for these moves

Opponent's move
Expected in
Completion

2…

Nf6

Falkbeer Variation

Developing the knight while aiming to castle quickly and get the king safe.

1 in 5 games

2…

Nc6

Max Lange Defense

Developing the knight while copying white and remaining flexible.

1 in 6 games

2…

Bc5

Anderssen Defense

Developing the bishop while aiming for quick kingside development to castle and maybe launch an attack.

1 in 16 games

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d6

Supporting the e5 pawn anticipating a central break like f4 or d4.

1 in 20 games

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Bb4

Developing the bishop and aiming to double White's pawns. This would be an advantage in the endgame.

1 in 46 games

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c6

Preparing to play d5 to gain a space advantage and open up the light-squared bishop.

1 in 49 games

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Qf6

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Bringing out the queen early where it can be easily attacked.

Common mistake

1 in 51 games

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Qh4

??

Bringing the queen out early and opting to go for an early attack. Black's queen is misplaced and can be easily attacked here.

1 in 68 games

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f5

??

1 in 216 games

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Vienna Game

Practice moves from this position

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