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C477 plies · black to move
Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation
The Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code C47 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 4 moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. d4. The resulting position leaves black to move.
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1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. d4
Resulting Position (FEN)
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