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Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...e5/2. Nf3/2...Nc6/3. Nc3/3...Nf6/4. Bb5/4...Bc5

Ruy Lopez: Four Knights Game

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Spanish Four Knights Game
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
Moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bb5 Bc5


If Bxc6 dxc6 Nxe5? is a mistake after Bxf2 targeting the weak f2 square by sacrificing the bishop. After Kxf2, Qd4+ forks the King and the Knight. After Ke2 Qxe5, White has a king which cannot castle in a relatively open position.

Theory table

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For explanation of theory tables, see theory table and for notation, see algebraic notation.

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bb4 Bc5

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References

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Chess openings quick reference
1. e4
2. Nf3
With 2...Nc6:
With other 2nd moves:
2. Other
1... other
1. d4
Flank
Unorthodox