Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...e5/2. Nf3/2...Nc6/3. Bc4/3...Nf6/4. Ng5/4...d5/5. exd5/5...Na5/6. d3
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation(FEN)
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Two Knights Defence:Morphy Variation
6 d3 Morphy Variation.
An attempt to fully hang onto the pawn. This variation does not inspire, giving up a good bishop for the currently out of play Knight is not something many players would choose. Therefore this variation is seldom played.
Theory table
For explanation of theory tables see theory table and for notation see algebraic notation.
- 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Nf6 4.Ng5 d5 5.exd5 Na5 6.d3
| 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ... h6 |
Nf3 e4 |
Qe2 Nxc4 |
dxc4 Bc5 |
Statistics
Estimated next move popularity
h6 81%, Nxc4 10%, Be7 6%, Bg4 3%
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References
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