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Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Traxler Counterattack

An entry in the Encyclopedia of Chess Openings (ECO C57), reached after 8 half-moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Ng5 Bc5.

Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Traxler Counterattack ECO C57
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