C46

Three Knights Opening: Schlechter Variation

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. Nd5 Nf6

The Three Knights Opening: Schlechter Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code C46. It is reached after the moves 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. Nd5 Nf6.

It belongs to the Three Knights Opening family — one of many ways the line can branch. Understanding the parent system’s plans is the fastest way to play this variation well.

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