A symmetrical opening where both sides develop knights early. Solid and classical, leading to balanced positions with chances for both sides.
Move Sequence
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bb5 Bb4 5. O-O O-O 6. d3 d6 7. Bg5 Bxc3 8. bxc3 Qe7
Famous Game
Frank Marshall vs. Jose Capablanca
New York, 1909· 0-1
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