Four Knights Game

noun

A common Open Game in chess, characterized by the moves 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Nc3 Nf6, in which both players bring out their two knights.

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Meanings

nounFour Knights Game (uncountable)

alternative Four Knights' Game

  1. uncountableA common Open Game in chess, characterized by the moves 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Nc3 Nf6, in which both players bring out their two knights.
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