King's Knight Opening
The King's Knight Opening (ECO C40–C44) is a chess opening that begins 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3.
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The main line
The King's Knight Opening is reached by 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 (ECO C40). It's one of 3 named lines under this opening in the book.
Named variations (2)
- Normal Variation —
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6(C44) - Konstantinopolsky —
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. g3(C44)
Analyze the King's Knight Opening
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