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C465 plies · black to move
Three Knights Opening
The Three Knights Opening is a chess opening classified under ECO code C46 in the Open Games & French Defense family, beginning with 1.e4 e5 or 1.e4 e6, including the Italian Game, Ruy Lopez, and French Defense. It is reached after 3 moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3. The resulting position leaves black to move.
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1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3
Resulting Position (FEN)
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