Named after Portuguese Grand Master Pedro Damiano from the 16th Century this is one of the oldest opening in Chess. Condemned as a very weak opening this opening is never seen at top level play. However very likely encountered when facing an inexperienced opponent possibly at a Scholastic Event.
Here’s an exhaustive look into the opening that has to be studied by a student for the tactical opportunities afforded and exploited to win overwhelmingly. The only time this opening was played at a high level was in game between Masters Emannuel Schiffers and Mikhail Chigorin. The variation played by Chigorin is also studied in the analysis where Chigorin lost his Queen on the 10th move but Schiffers played so weakly and Chigorin later missed a brilliant forced mate and only escape when Schiffers agreed to a draw in completely winning position. So without further ado lets dive into it.