| ... | 7. | Q takes P | |
| 8. | P to Q 3 | 8. | B to R 3 |
| 9. | B to Q 2 | ... |
Threatening 10. R to K sq.; or if Black plays 9. ... Q takes P; 10. B to B 3, &c. White has gained no material advantage.
Second Variation.
Reverting to the position after Black's 5th move (Fig. 12), instead of, as in the preceding variation, 6. Q takes P, let White play—
| 6. | P to Q 4 | ... |
This attack, if not properly met, is extremely embarrassing for Black; but, against the correct play, it is inferior to the one already given.
| ... | 6. | P to Q 4 (best) | |
| 7. | B takes P | 7. | Q B to Kt 5 |
| 8. | R to B 2 | 8. | P to Q B 3 |
| 9. | B to B 4 | 9. | B to Kt 2 |
| 10. | P to B 3 | 10. | B to R 3 |
| 11. | Kt to Q 2 | 11. | Kt to K 2 |
| 12. | Kt takes P | 12. | Kt to Kt 3 |
And Black even without Castling may assume the counter-attack with R to Kt sq., bringing the Queen into play as soon as feasible.