What is the Four Knights Game?

The Four Knights Game is a chess opening with a rich history and distinct strategic ideas. ChessTerra has 265 instructional videos covering every aspect of the Four Knights Game, from move-order basics to grandmaster-level theory.

How do I learn the Four Knights Game?

The best way to learn the Four Knights Game is to study instructional videos from strong players and grandmasters. ChessTerra provides 265 free videos on the Four Knights Game, organised by skill level from beginner to GM level.

Is the Four Knights Game good for beginners?

Many players learn the Four Knights Game at the beginner level because its core ideas are accessible and widely applicable. ChessTerra has beginner, intermediate, and advanced video collections to suit any level.

What are the main variations of the Four Knights Game?

The Four Knights Game has several important variations and sub-lines. ChessTerra's video library covers all major lines, with dedicated opening guide articles for in-depth study.

Which grandmasters play the Four Knights Game?

Many world-class grandmasters have championed the Four Knights Game throughout history and at the modern elite level. ChessTerra's 265 videos include games and analysis from GothamChess, Hikaru Nakamura, Agadmator, Daniel Naroditsky, and more.

Opening: Four Knights Game

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ECO C47You play White

Defining moves1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Nc3 Nf6

Main line1.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 9.Re1 Nd8

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Key variations

Spanish Variation 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.Bb5
Spanish Variation, Double Spanish 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.Bb5 Bb4
Scotch Variation 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.d4
Spanish Variation, Rubinstein Variation 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.Bb5 Nd4
Spanish Variation, Symmetrical Variation 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.Bb5 Bb4 5.O-O O-O 6.d3 d6
Scotch Variation Accepted 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.d4 exd4
Halloween Gambit 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.Nxe5
Glek System 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.g3