Questions tagged [damiano-defense]
Questions about the Damiano Defense (ECO code C40), which can be reached using the moves 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 f6.
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Does 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 f6 have to be a bad opening?
There seems to be a pretty nifty attack for White after 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 f6:
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1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 f6 3.Nxe5 fxe5 4.Qh5+ g6 5.Qxe5+ Qe7 6.Qxh8
I've played as White with this opening several times, ...