Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit

In the Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit, white opens with e4, aiming to control the center of the board and gain space. This move immediately puts pressure on the black pawn on e5, forcing it to defend or be captured on the next move. By controlling the center, white can open up lines for their pieces to develop and potentially launch an attack on the black king. Additionally, playing e4 allows the knight on c3 to move to a more active square and supports the pawn on d4, setting up the possibility of the powerful d4-d5 thrust.

When responding to 1.e4 with e5, Black is also aiming to control the center and gain space. By mirroring white's move with their own pawn, Black also puts pressure on the white pawn, forcing it to defend or risk being attacked on the next move. This move also allows the knight on f6 to develop, protecting the pawn on e5 and potentially attacking the white pawn on e4. Additionally, playing e5 opens up lines for the black bishops, allowing them to be developed to more active and potentially attacking squares.

When playing Nc3 after 1.e4 e5, White is developing a piece towards the center of the board. This move also supports the pawn on e4, adding another defender to the center. Additionally, this move opens up paths for the queen to be developed and potentially attack the black pawn on e5, creating pressure and discomfort for the black player. The knight on c3 can also help control important squares on the board and potentially threaten the development of the black knight on f6. By playing Nc3, White aims to continue developing their pieces as quickly as possible and gain an advantage in the early stages of the game.

In the Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit, black responds to 2. Nc3 with Nc6, developing their own knight and attacking the white pawn on e5. This move also frees up the d7 square for black's dark-squared bishop to be potentially developed. By developing a piece and pressuring the white pawn, Black aims to counter White's early pressure on the center of the board and establish a solid position. This move also helps Black put pressure on the white knight on c3 and potentially force it to retreat, further solidifying Black's position. In sum, Nc6 is a solid and logical move in response to Nc3.

When playing f4 after 1.e4 e5 2.Nc3 Nc6, White aims to launch a strong and aggressive attack on the black position. By moving their pawn forward two squares, White threatens to capture the black pawn on e5 and gain control of the center of the board. This move also opens up lines for the white bishop on c1 to be potentially developed to more active squares and creates pressure on the black position. Additionally, by playing f4, White creates a space advantage and potential for faster development. However, this move also has drawbacks, including weakening the pawn structure around the white king and potentially leaving the white king exposed to attack in the middle and endgame. In sum, f4 is a tactical and aggressive move, aimed at putting immediate pressure on the black position.

After the moves 1.e4 e5 2.Nc3 Nc6 3.f4, Black responds with exf4, aiming to capture the white pawn on f4 and gain a material advantage. This move also opens up lines for the black queen and bishop to potentially be developed to more active squares. By capturing the pawn and forcing White to recapture with their e-pawn, Black also weakens the white pawn structure and creates potential weaknesses in the white position. However, capturing on f4 also means that the black king's pawn structure becomes slightly weaker. In sum, exf4 is a solid move, allowing Black to gain a material advantage and create potential weaknesses in the white position.

In the Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit, White responds to 3.f4 exf4 with d4, striking at the black pawn on e5 and gaining control of the central space. This move also threatens to open up lines for the white queen, bishop, and rooks and gain faster development. By playing d4, White also aims to strengthen their pawn structure and possibly create potential weaknesses in the black position. Additionally, by attacking the black pawn on e5, White puts pressure on the black position and potentially creates opportunities for future tactical maneuvers. In sum, d4 is a strong and aggressive move, aimed at gaining control of the center of the board and putting pressure on the black position.