ECO C47 Play as White

Four Knights Game

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About the Four Knights Game

A symmetrical opening leading to balanced positions with equal chances.

Move by move

  1. Controls the center.
  2. Black mirrors White's move.
  3. Develops and attacks e5.
  4. Defends e5.
  5. Develops another knight.
  6. The Four Knights! Both sides develop symmetrically.