We believe your 5th move is now more generally preferred to B. to K’s 2d. You may also play 5. P. to Q’s 4th., though it is somewhat hazardous.
| 6. | Q. takes B. | 6. | Q’s Kt. to B’s 3d. |
| 7. | B. to Q. B’s 4th, or Kt.’s 5th. | ||
| And the game is about even. | |||
Game II.
| WHITE. | BLACK. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | P. to K’s 4th. | 1. | P. to K’s 4th. |
| 2. | P. to K. B’s 4th | 2. | P. to Q’s 4th. |
| 3. | P. takes Q’s P. | 3. | P. to K’s 5th. (best.) |
You may also play 3. K’s Kt. to B’s 3d., apparently without danger.
| 4. | P. to Q’s 4th. | 4. | Q. takes Q’s P. |
Your 4th move seems far stronger than the usually received play of B. to Q. Kt.’s 5th. (ch.)
| 5. | P. to Q. B’s 4th. | 5. | Q. to Q’s sq. |
| 6. | B. to Q. B’s 4th. | ||
| You have the better game. | |||
THE CENTRE GAMBIT.
This opening, though passed over by many of the books, frequently gives birth to many beautiful and critical positions, and unless properly opposed, is very embarrassing.