A famous gambit where Black sacrifices a pawn for a fierce kingside attack. Invented by Frank Marshall in 1918, it remains one of the most dangerous weapons against the Ruy Lopez.
Move Sequence
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O Be7 6. Re1 b5 7. Bb3 O-O 8. c3 d5
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