Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...e5/2. Nf3/2...Nc6/3. Bc4/3...d6/4. Nc3
Paris Defence
[edit | edit source]4. Nc3
[edit | edit source]The move 4. Nc3 develops the knight and protects the pawn on e4 from any possible attack. Note that this is not the best move but still solid.
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 d6 4. Nc3
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
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| Moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 d6 4. Nc3 | |