Italian Game: Two Knights Defense

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Opening Overview: Italian Game: Two Knights Defense

"Diverging from the popular Italian Game (h6), this line chooses Nf6. It succeeds by maintaining a solid objective evaluation while changing the character of the game. This move exerts pressure on e4 and d5."

The move Nf6 signals the Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, steering the game into independent territory.

Trajectory: The strategic battle ahead will be defined by the struggle to control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure. Plans should focus on how to control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure and develop rapidly.

Structure: The board features a Fianchetto. With a draw rate of 35%, the position is solid. Engines evaluate it at +0.11.

Also known as: Two Knights Defence, Two Knights Defense; C55, Two knights defence

Stockfish Analysis of Italian Game: Two Knights Defense:
+0.11 Balanced
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Technical Details for Italian Game: Two Knights Defense

  • ECO Code: C55
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 34% / B: 31%
  • Moves: 9
  • Aliases: Two Knights Defence, Two Knights Defense; C55, Two knights defence, Two Knights Defense; C55
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