How to Counter the Blackburne-Shilling Gambit
Today, I will be sharing how to counter the Blackburne-Shilling Gambit. The line is 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Nd4. This is a very tricky line by black that hopes white will be greedy and snatch pawns. The result is either a massive loss in material or checkmate. The solution is simple. Just take the knight with 4.Nxd4, and all is good. That way, you will not fall into this trap. Here it is: