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
< Chess Opening Theory | 1. e4 | 1...e5 | 2. Nf3 | 2...Nc6 | 3. Bc4 | 3...Nf6 | 4. Ng5 | 4...d5 | 5. exd5 | 5...Na5
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation(FEN)
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Two Knights Defence:Morphy Variation[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
Estimated next move popularity
h6 81%, Nxc4 10%, Be7 6%, Bg4 3%
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References[edit]
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