Four Knights Game · Basic
Opponent's mistake · 5...h6
1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.Bc4 d6 5.Ng5 h6 6.Nxf7 Qe7 7.Nxh8
- 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.