The sharp 5...Nd4 instead of the mainline 5...Na5: Black ignores the threats on f7 and counterattacks the c4 bishop with the knight from d4. After 6.c3 b5 7.Bf1 Nxd5, the position becomes wildly unbalanced - one of the most concrete and forcing variations in the Two Knights.
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Your move - play White's next move
ProgressMove 1 of 7
Move Sequence
1.e4e5
2.Nf3Nc6
3.Bc4Nf6
4.Ng5d5
5.exd5Nd4
6.c3b5
7.Bf1Nxd5
Current lineTwo Knights Fritz Variation
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