Three Knights Opening
The Three Knights Opening (ECO C46) is a chess opening that begins 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3.
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The main line
The Three Knights Opening is reached by 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 (ECO C46). It's one of 6 named lines under this opening in the book.
Named variations (4)
- Steinitz Defense —
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 g6(C46) - Winawer Defense —
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 f5(C46) - Schlechter Variation —
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. Nd5 Nf6(C46) - Steinitz-Rosenthal Variation —
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 g6 4. d4 exd4 5. Nd5(C46)
Analyze the Three Knights Opening
Play through this opening on the free analysis board, or review one of your own gamesto see how accurately you handled it — every move classified, with the engine's best line on each mistake.
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