Initial Position

After 1.e4 Nf6 2.Bc4, White offers a tactical gambit with 2...Nxe4 3.Bxf7+, sacrificing the e4 pawn to expose Black's king and create immediate attacking chances. This sharp continuation demonstrates the tactical potential of the Krejcik Variation, forcing Black to navigate carefully to avoid falling into a quick checkmate or material loss.

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