Saturday, March 7, 2026

Jerome Gambit: A "Must Do"



Mild apologies for sharing the following encounter from a current tournament. I have promised to share my Jerome Gambit games, win, lose or draw - significant or not.

That is what my son, in pre-school, called a "must do".

I am the third-highest rated player, of six, in my group. One will advance. 


perrypawnpusher - Lukesx

6th Thematic Quick KOs: Italian Game 2026

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Nf6 4.Nc3 Bc5 5.Bxf7+ 

The Italian Four Knights Jerome Gambit.

According to The Database, I have played it 78 times, scoring 75%.

5...Kxf7 6.Nxe5+ Nxe5 7.d4 d5 8.dxe5

White won on time    

In the past I have faced 8...Ng4 in perrypawnpusher - NimbusReign, blitz, FICS, 2010 (0-1, 26) and 8...Bxf2+ in perrypawnpusher - Marcym, blitz, FICS, 2010 (1-0, 20)

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