Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...e5/2. Nf3/2...Nc6/3. Bc4/3...Nf6/4. d4/4...exd4/5. e5
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation(FEN)
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Two Knights Defence - Modern Variation
5. e5
This is the modern variation. White advances the e-pawn in an attempt to gain central control.
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.d4 exd4
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7 |
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9 |
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| e5 d5 |
Bb5 Ne4 |
Nxd4 Bd7 |
Bxc6 bxc6 |
O-O Bc5 |
Be3 Qe7 |
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| ... Ng4 |
O-O d6 |
exd6 Qxd6 |
Re1+ Be7 |
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| ... Ne4 |
O-O d5 |
exd6 Nxd6 |
Bd5 Be7 |
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References
- Batsford Chess Openings 2 (1989, 1994). Garry Kasparov, Raymond Keene. ISBN 0-8050-3409-9.
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