ECO C55ECO C58

Italian Game: Two Knights Defense

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Lines with this name

The ECO classification gives the name Italian Game: Two Knights Defense to 2 lines:

  • C55 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6
  • C58 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Ng5 d5 5. exd5 Na5 6. Bb5+ c6 7. dxc6 bxc6 8. Be2