Four Knights Game · Basic
Opponent's mistake · 5...Nxd5
1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.Bc4 d5 5.exd5 Nxd5 6.Bxd5 Nd4 7.Nxe5
- e4: Takes the centre and opens lines for the queen and the f1 bishop.
- Nf3: Develops the knight and attacks the e5 pawn.
- Nc3: Develops the other knight and defends e4: symmetrical, safe play.