A short video (and short game) at YouTube.com, titled "How to checkmate in 10 moves with the Jerome Gambit!", is presented by Kp gaming 19.
dhsnna - Opponent
Chess.com, 2022
1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Bc5 4.Bxf7+
4...Kxf7 5.Nxe5+ Nxe5 6.Qh5+ Ke6
7.f4 Nc6
On the surface, a reasonable looking move, especially in quick games: Black saves his Knight. Appearances can be deceiving. According to The Database, White scores 18 - 5 against it, 78%.
This kind of mistake shows up a lot in Jerome Gambit games against unprepared defenders.
Of note, Grandmaster Simon Williams, in his "My Favorite Opening Traps" gives the move a "?".
8.Qxc5 Qe7
First thought that comes to mind: protect the Bishop.
9.Qd5+ Kf6 Black resigned
It is checkmate on the move.
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