Saturday, May 9, 2026

Jerome Gambit: Janus


In the following miniature (not a Jerome Gambit, as my opponent stifled my attempt) my opponent found a move to both defend his position and attack mine. When he went forward with his attack, however, he relinquished the defense, and I saw my moment.

perrypawnpusher - NN

"Not only the Italians play the italian game", Chesscom, 2026

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 d5 


I don't think that I have seen this move before. More research needed here. In the meantime: No Jerome Gambit today.

4.Bxd5 Nge7 5.Bb3 Bg4 


Allowing a tactic that wins a pawn.

6.Bxf7+ Kxf7 7.Ng5+ Kg8 8.Qxg4 

8...Nd4 

Defending and attacking.

9.O-O Nxc2 

Ooops. Attacking, yes; defending, no.

10.Qe6 checkmate




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