Three Knights Game (C46)

C46 · Chess Openings Reference Guide
Openings Directory / Three Knights Game

Target Position

♜ ♝ ♛ ♚ ♝ ♜ ♟ ♟ ♟ ♟ ♟ ♟ ♟ ♞ ♞ ♟ ♟ ♞ ♟ ♟ ♟ ♟ ♟ ♟ ♟ ♜ ♝ ♛ ♚ ♝ ♞ ♜
Engine Eval: +0.34

Master Game Statistics

Based on master-level chess games in the database.

White Wins: 39.2% Draws: 28.7% Black Wins: 32.1%

Strategic Overview

The Three Knights Game (ECO code C46) is a key chess opening. From the starting board position, it is defined by the following move sequence:

Move Sequence (SAN)
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3
UCI Move Path
e2e4 e7e5 g1f3 b8c6 b1c3
Repertoire Training

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Variations in this Family

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