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Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...e5/2. Nf3/2...Nc6/3. Bc4/3...Nf6/4. Ng5/4...Nxe4/5. Bxf7

Two Knights Defence
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
Moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc4 Nf6 4. Ng5 Nxe4 5. Bxf7+
ECO code: C57-C59
Parent: Italian Game

Two Knights Defence

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5. Bxf7+

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White correctly captures with the bishop, putting Black in check. With Black given no chance at counterplay, White now has a long-term goal of attacking with their queen and minor pieces on the kingside.

Theory table

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1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Nf6 4.Ng5 Nxe4 5. Bxf7+


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Bxf7+
Ke7
d4
d5
Nc3 +=

...
Nxd4
Nc3
Nf6
+=

...
h6
Nxe4

Kxf7

+=

References

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  • Nunn's Chess Openings. 1999. John Nunn (Editor), Graham Burgess, John Emms, Joe Gallagher. ISBN 1-8574-4221-0.


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