What is the name of this line

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I wander into this line as black from several opening transpositions and I'm not sure what it's called.  The name a game explorer gives will differ depending on the move order.  I like black's prospects in this line.  Is there a definitive name?

 

Lions

I should also note that other moves are possible aside from 7. Qh5, that is my favorite though.  It's one of the big branching points in the line.

PSV-1988

Two Knights Morphy Attack, and it can also arise from the Scotch Gambit. 5...Bc5 (you didn't include 1 e4 e5 so the numbers are different) is the Max Lange Attack. After 8 Nc3 Qd7! is currently considered the most precise move, even though 8...Qa5 and 8...Qh5 are also in good theoretical shape.

Lions

Haha I have no idea how the first move was removed but thanks.  I'll have to investigate that Qd7, may be good for some surprise factor to play here and there.

tmkroll

This is the Canal Variation. I've also not heard of Qd7 in that position.

PSV-1988
tmkroll wrote:

This is the Canal Variation. I've also not heard of Qd7 in that position.

It's given in Ntirlis's e4 e5 book.

tmkroll

Ok, thanks for the additional information.

pfren

I have played 7...Qh5 in about nine games, an got all wins as Black, spare a draw against IM Tzermiadianos, when I failed to win a very easy position.

Truth be told though, it's not a matter of opening, and I currently i just avoid entering the whole line as Black- it's very drawish.

Ntirlis' 7...Qd7 is just another way to a very balanced position, and 7...Qa5 doesn't hold more promise, too.