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Four Knights' Game

( ECO code C48-49 ): 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Nc3 Nf6

White wants to develop his minor pieces by attacking the e5-pawn . Black wants to benefit from the slow development of White pieces.

ADVANTAGES - DISADVANTAGES
( Pros. - Cons.)

Pros

1. Development Speed: The rapid development of the knights in the opening makes it easier to dominate the center. -

2. It has a solid structure. It allows active piece development.

3. Safe Play: It is a safe choice for players who want to avoid risky variations. It is a suitable opening for beginners.




Cons

1. Predictability: It is an opening that is not preferred by high-level players.

2. Lack of Attack: It does not offer a fast attack chance compared to more aggressive openings.

3. The probability of a draw may be high Due to its symmetrical structure, the probability of a draw may be high

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C48: Four Knights' Game, Belgrade Gambit: 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.d4

C48: Four Knights' Game, Spanish Variation sidelines: 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.Bb5 Example game Jan-Krzysztof Duda vs Peter Leko

C48: ................... Rubinstein Variation: 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.Bb5 Nd4 Example game Almira Skripchenko - Natalia Pogonina

C48: ............. Marshall Variation: 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.Bb5 Bc5 Example game Arkadij Naiditsch - Yu Yangyi

C48: ............. Symmetrical Variation: 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.Bb5 Bb4 5.O-O O-O 6.d3 d6

C49: ............. Symmetrical Variation main line: 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.Bb5 Bb4 5.O-O O-O 6.d3 d6

 




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