Jerome Gambit: Fireworks

The following game is selected from the recently uncovered 2009 "Dare to Jerome" tournament at the online SchemingMind.com.

It is a good example of how Black needs to properly play his chosen "refutation" of the Jerome Gambit - or face self-ignited fireworks.

Schaakmaatje - Clive Everill

"Dare to Jerome" tournament, SchemingMind.com, 2009

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Bc5 4.Bxf7+ 

4...Kxf7 5.Nxe5+ Nxe5 6.Qh5+ Ke6 7.f4 Qf6 

As far as I can tell, this thematic Queen move was first suggested by master Eric Schiller in his Unorthodox Chess Openings (1998).

8.Rf1 g6 

Kicking the Queen.

9.Qh3+ Kf7 

This slip ends the game. The f-file, with White's Rook on it, is a dangerous place for Black's Queen and King.

10.fxe5 Qxf1+ 11.Kxf1 d6 

Black has a Bishop and a Rook for his Queen (and a couple of pawns), but he cannot counter that Queen's threats fast enough.

12.Qc3 Be6 13.d4 Bb6 14.d5 Bg4 15.e6+ 

The "Jerome pawn" adds to the attack. Both the Rook at h8 and the enemy King are in danger.

15...Ke7 16.Qg7+ Black resigned

Checkmate looms.