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In this video lesson, GM Igor Smirnov shows how to refute one of his favorite chess openings, the Rousseau Gambit. It is a variation of the Italian Game that arises after the following moves: 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 f5.

The Rousseau Gambit is one of the most aggressive openings for Black against the Italian Game. Nevertheless, GM Smirnov teaches how to counter it as White. You will also learn the most common attacking ideas for White, the typical responses of Black, and some deadly traps.

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00:00 Rousseau Gambit Refutation (For White)
00:08 What is the Rousseau Gambit?
01:00 Best counter against the Rousseau Gambit
02:05 1) Black plays 4...exd4
03:13 Common attacking ideas for White
04:02 1.1) Black plays 6...fxe4
06:01 1.2) Black plays 5...Ne5 (instead of 5...Nh6)
07:19 1.3) Black plays 6...Be7
09:02 1.4) Mainline, best choice for Black
10:20 2) Black plays 4...fxe4
10:43 2.1) Most common mistake by Black
13:27 2.2) Black plays 5...d5 (instead of 5...Nxe5)
15:37 2.3) Black plays 6...Qd6
17:26 Conclusion: End of the Rousseau Gambit?
19:37 Puzzle of the day

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[PsychoticDuck]

I Hope my opponents don’t watch this video! Rousseau gambit forever!!!

[leewhitford]

Report to Youtube as this video is too violent - gotta love Igor

[jacobortiz]

This is not a heartbreaking day, I just lost to this gambit so it's a happy day learning to destroy it

[spankymcduff]

Took chess back up after 50 years...Am not as quick on the draw as in my youth but your videos I will study in turn to keep my brain semi active. Thanks Igor

[rudradevsingh]

Igor in your Accelerated Dragon video you forgot to cover the most important variation, the Marcoxy Bind which most experienced players will play. How to handle it and keep attacking ideas for black

[theunknowmanBS]

Since I have 3 Vienna corses and this is like the gambit I know so much

[sizeableyeet]

Disliking this video so fewer people learn how to counter my favorite gambit

[anthonybeckman]

Thank you for the video. I love your sense of humor too!

[張謙-nl]

For the puzzle at the end, I believe the move should be Nd4 to attack the c2 pawn, if white plays Na3, black can play Bxa3 to remove the defender and then execute the Nxc2 followed by Nxa1 idea. If white plays Kd1 to defend c2, Bg4+ will force it go back. If white is stubborn and block with f3, exg3 will set up a dangerous discovered check by f2 and white really has no way to handle all the threats

[peternguyen]

Wow this is amazing! The rossaeu gambit was amazing already but this is on another level. You are a true master!

Can you make a summary of all the possible openings and counter openings?

It makes it easier for new chess players like myself to know all the names of the openings, gambits, etc…

[boazsilverman]

How about 4. Exf5 e4 5. N d4 nxd4 6.Qh5+ ?
Thanks Igor as usual a great pleasure watching you!!

[BriantLee-id]

It's fine...next month expect a refutation to the refutation...😂😂

[mud]

Love your videos Igor. Any counters or gambits available against the scotch? As a 1600 player I struggle to get an edge when playing against it.

[franktaggart-qsff]

Thank you for your insight on the options how you play

[totalkoolnezz]

Y'all, it's fine. He's going to post a refutation to this in like a month! :)

[vinsanity]

I’ve been studying and playing the Rousseau gambit for a few months now and I’ve seen all of the tactics white can throw at you. Regardless, it’s still a great opening to play as long as you know to handle yourself when white makes the correct plays. I’ve already taken my beatings so it is still my automatic response to the Italian and the Ruy Lopez

[Boy-vj]

What if he moves pawn to g6 before moving the knight? And that is confusing for me

[raffadominic]

thank you sir for all this great videos

[immrrraaaannnnn]

Hi Igor
Salut to you
I think white queen is trapped being at h7
1) Qh7 Rg6h6
2) Qxc7 Bf8d6
waiting for your reply
love respect & regards for you Bye

[italiantony]

The Rousseau Gambit has not been refuted from my end. I have a line that has been researched by Stockfish that states that Black might be down the exchange but happens to be doing better with a Protected Passed Pawn and good Piece Play. I will show you the line and see what you think.

1. e4 e5
2. Nf3 f5
3. Bc4 Nc6!?
4. d4 exd4
5. Ng5!? Nf6!? (A Better Response from Black I recommend)
6. Nf7 Qe7
7. Nxh8 d5
8. Bb3 fxe4
9. Bg5 Qe5
10. Bxf6 gxf6
11. 0-0 Be6
12. Nd2 e3
13. f4 Qf5
14. Nf3 Bc5
15. Nh4 Qg4
16. Qxg4 Bxg4
17. Rfe1 Ke7
18. Bxd5 Rxh8
19. a3 Kd6
20. Be4 Re8
21. Nf5+ Kd7
22. Ng3 Bd6
23. Rf1 h5
24. Bg6 Rh8
25. h3 h4
26. Ne4 Be6
27. Nxf6+ Ke7
28. Ng4 Bc4
29. Bd3 Bxd3
30. cxd3 Na5
31. Rac1 Nb3
32. Rc2 Rf8 (Black has the Advantage according to Stockfish!)