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Two Knights' Defence

Two Knights' Defence noun: a common chess opening, characterized by the moves 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6, in which black brings out both knights.

Noun

Two Knights' Defence (uncountable)

  1. A common chess opening, characterized by the moves 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6, in which black brings out both knights.

Forms of Two Knights' Defence

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Questions about Two Knights' Defence

What does Two Knights' Defence mean?
Two Knights' Defence means a common chess opening, characterized by the moves 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6, in which black brings out both knights.
What part of speech is Two Knights' Defence?
Two Knights' Defence is a noun.

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