Latvian Gambit: Mayet Attack, Poisoned Pawn Variation

The Latvian Gambit: Mayet Attack, Poisoned Pawn Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code C40 in the Open Games & French Defense family, beginning with 1.e4 e5 or 1.e4 e6, including the Italian Game, Ruy Lopez, and French Defense. It is reached after 5 moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 f5 3. Bc4 fxe4 4. Nxe5 Qg5 5. d4 Qxg2. The resulting position leaves white to move.