White develops both knights early with 3.Nc3 and 4.Nf3 (or vice versa), aiming for rapid development. After 3...dxe4 4.Nxe4, Black often plays ...Nf6 leading to the sharp 5.Nxf6+ lines or the calmer ...Nd7 approach.
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You (Black)
Waiting for White...
ProgressMove 1 of 5
Move Sequence
1.e4c6
2.Nf3d5
3.Nc3dxe4
4.Nxe4Nf6
5.Nxf6+exf6
Current lineTwo Knights Variation
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