C46-C49

Four Knights Game

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bc4

About This Opening

The Four Knights (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Nc3 Nf6) is a classical developing opening leading to sound, often symmetrical positions. The Spanish Variation (4.Bb5) and the Scotch Four Knights (4.d4) give White ways to press with minimal risk.