Attacking the Brussels Gambit

The Brussels Gambit is a variation in the Sicilian Defense and begins with the moves: 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 f5. Black gives up the f-pawn with little in exchange. This video will focus on how white should attack the Brussels Gambit.
PGN:
1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 f5 3. exf5 d5 (3... Nc6 4. d4 cxd4 (4... d5 5. Bb5 a6 (5...
Bxf5 6. dxc5)6. Bxc6+ bxc6 7. dxc5)(4... Qb6 5. d5 (5. dxc5 Qxc5 6. Bd3))5.
Nxd4) (3... Nf6 4. d4 d5 (4... d6)(4... cxd4 5. Nxd4 d5 6. Bb5+)5. Bb5+)(3...
d6 4. Bb5+ Nc6) 4. Bb5+ Nc6 (4... Bd7 5. Ne5 Bxb5 (5... Nf6 6. Nxd7 Nbxd7 (6...
Nfxd7 7. Qh5+)7. d4)6. Qh5+ g6 7. fxg6 hxg6 (7... Nf6 8. g7+ Nxh5 9. gxh8=Q)8.
Qxg6#) 5. Ne5 Bxf5 (5... Nf6 6. Nxc6 Qb6 7. Nd4+ (7. Nxa7+ Kf7 (7... Kd8 8.
Nxc8)(7... Bd7 8. Bxd7+ Kxd7 9. Qf3 Rxa7 (9... Ne4)10. O-O Ne4)8. Nxc8 Qxb5 9.
Nc3)7... Kd8 8. Ne6+ Bxe6 9. fxe6 Qxb5) 6. Nxc6 bxc6 (6... Qb6 7. Nd4+ Bd7
(7... Kd8 8. Nxf5)(7... Qxb5 8. Nxb5)8. Qh5+ g6 9. Bxd7+ Kxd7 10. Qxd5+ Ke8 11.
Ne6) 7. Bxc6+ Bd7 8. Bxd5 (8. Bxa8 Qxa8) *

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True

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At least you tried

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Thanks zap_slash

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Thanks bro, this video is amazing!!!

[@chesswebsite]

Glad you liked it!

[@toodle361]

Congratulations for 500k Kevin

[@chesswebsite]

WE DID IT. Next video will be dedicated to 500K. So crazy to think we just hit that milestone. Thanks for the congrats.

[@coosoorlog]

The only rational reason that I can think of for this gambit is that the player with the black pieces suddenly remembered on move two that he was supposed to play a gambit and this was all they could think of in the moment.

[@chesswebsite]

I agree with your reasoning. I really tried to find some creative ways where black could do well with the opening but I couldn't.

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I been looking at your channel for many years

[@chesswebsite]

Hey thanks Sharief.

[@elib.3370]

Very useful, thanks

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You are welcome

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[@chesswebsite]

Thank you so much 😀

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wow

[@lendrestapas2505]

Have you already made a video on the Orang-Utan opening (b2-b4)?

[@chesswebsite]

I have not. I've done one on Larsen's Opening b2-b3 but have not done b2-b4 yet. Happy to add it to my list of videos to make if you'd like.

[@lendrestapas2505]

@@chesswebsite i‘d be happy if you would make a video

[@wildbob]

This really begs the question of why we have memorialized a series of moves that ended badly.

[@chesswebsite]

It's a good point.

[@joejitsu034]

One look at this Gambit & I can tell I will never play it. F5 on move 2? Lol suicidal 🤦‍♂️

[@chesswebsite]

Yeah I personally wouldn’t play f5 but I’ve had it played against me and always good to know how to respond if you see it.

[@sluggy6074]

I didn't know this was an opening. I played c5 and then realized I didnt actually want to play another sicilian. So gambit! "Uhhh... F5!?" My opponent was spending a lot of extra time on his moves. I made him as confused as I was and won

[@hexashadowdragon6707]

u forgot QD7 which protects knights on d6

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Wooh

[@joeshmo546]

If only my opponent would play this

[@chesswebsite]

Doesn't happen often but when it does you will be ready.

[@impacc2796]

What chess program do up you use lol sorry I just want to know

[@chesswebsite]

The software used in the video is Rybka Aquarium.

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😂

[@ofer1261]

There's only one problem with your videos: you don't make enough

[@chesswebsite]

:) sounds like I should make more then.

[@BakaBoy]

Are there any gambits I can learn in Sicilian defence?

[@chesswebsite]

One opening that is similar in nature to a gambit is the Grand Prix Attack. I have a video on my website covering this opening.

[@LittleOne444]

bro I saw this in a game I played and I was super scared Id fall into some sort of trap like a stafford gambit but apparently this is just plain garbage

[@demetriusdemarcusbartholom8063]

Capital of Belgium

[@joeshmo546]

If only my opponent would play this