Be Careful What You Wish For...

As the old saying goes, "Be careful what you wish for, you just might get it." And so, with the start of the second of two Italian Opening thematic tournaments at Chess.com, I have had several immediate opportunities to play the Jerome Gambit. (One of my opponents, with White, chose the Evans Gambit, instead; go figure.) Two other opponents, possibly attracted by the laughter, have played 3...Bc5 (winning two pieces) and faced the immediate 4.Bxf7+ .