Here, as in the Muzio, a piece is sacrificed for an early and strong
attack. The opening moves are--
WHITE. BLACK.
1. P to K 4 1. P to K 4
2. P to K B 4 2. P takes P
3. Kt to K B 3 3. P to K Kt 4
4. P to K R 4 4. P to Kt 5
5. Kt to Kt 5 ...
This move involves the sacrifice of the Knight, and constitutes the
Allgaier.
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... 5. P to K R 3
6. Kt takes K B P 6. K takes Kt
7. B to B 4: ch. 7. P to Q 4
Black gives up this pawn to free his Bishop and protect the pawn at Kt 5.
8. B takes P: ch. 8. K to Kt 2
9. B takes Q Kt P 9. B takes B
10. Q takes P: ch. 10. K to B 2
11. Q to R 5: ch. 11. K to K 2
12. Q to K 5: ch. 12. K to Q 2
13. Q takes R 13. Kt to K B 3
Threatening to win the Queen by 14. ... Q to K 2, and 15. ... B to Kt
2.