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C48

Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation, Spielmann Variation

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Overview

Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation, Spielmann Variation is a specific line in the Open Games family (ECO C48), arising from a recognised theoretical position.

The Open Games group covers open games — classical 1.e4 e5 openings where both sides contest the centre directly with pawns.

The line arises from 20 plies — specifically the moves 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bb5 a6 5. Bxc6 dxc6 6. Nxe5 Nxe4 7. Nxe4 Qd4 8. O-O Qxe5 9. Re1 Be6 10. d4 Qd5.

The line refines Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation, Ranken Variation, which traces back to the root opening King's Pawn Game.

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ECO code
C48
Group
Open Games (C)
Plies
20
Parent
Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation, Ranken Variation

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