Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...e5/2. Bc4/2...Bc5
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
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| Moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 Bc5 | |
2...Bc5 · Bishop's Opening Classical Defence
[edit | edit source]The position remains symmetrical. This does not work well for Black as White's move d4 can always be played first.
Theory table
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- 1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 Bc5
| 3 | |||
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d3 Nf6 |
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Nf3 Nc6 |
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Nc3 Nf6 |
d3 Nc6 |
= | |
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Qh5 Qe7 |
Nf3 Nc6 |
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Qh5 Nc6?? |
Qxf7# N/A |
1-0 | |
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c3 Nf6 |
d4 exd4 |
= |
References
[edit | edit source]- Goeller, Michael. The Bishop's Opening.
2. Nf3
2. Other
1. e4 ...other:
2. other
With 2...e6:
With 2...g6:
With other 2nd moves for Black:
With 2...g6:
With other 2nd moves for Black:
2. other:
1. d4 f5
Dutch defence
Dutch defence
1. d4 ...other:
Flank
Unorthodox