Two Knights Defense

A form of Two Knights' Defence — A common chess opening, characterized by the moves 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6, in which black brings out both knights.

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nounTwo Knights Defense (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of Two Knights' Defence.
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