Chess opening
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Traxler CounterattackC57
The Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Traxler Counterattack is a chess opening classified under ECO code C57. It is reached after the moves:
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Ng5 Bc5
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Main continuations
- Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Traxler Counterattack, Bishop Sacrifice Line (C57)
- Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Traxler Counterattack, Knight Sacrifice Line (C57)
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