C47

Four Knights Game

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

The Four Knights Game is a chess opening classified under ECO code C47. It is reached after the moves 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6.

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