< Chess Opening Theory < 1. d4 < 1...Nf6 < 2. c4
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Black Knights Tango
2...Nc6
With the work by Georgi Orlov this previously obscure opening has been given new life. Black keeps a flexible central pawn options. White has a number of sensible replies but the most common is 3. Nf3 to discourage the e5 break.
Sometimes also called the Mexican Defense or Kevitz-Trajkovich Defense. ECO listing is A50.
Theory table
For explanation of theory tables see theory table and for notation see algebraic notation .
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 Nc6
| 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 e6 |
a3 d6 |
Nc3 g6 |
e4 Bg7 |
+/= | |
| Nc3 e5 |
d5 Ne7 |
e4 Ng6 |
Be3 Bb4 |
∞ | |
| d5 Ne5 |
e4 e6 |
Qd4 Bb4+ |
Bd2 Bxd2+ |
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References
- Georgi Orlov (1992), Black Knights' Tango, Batsford, ISBN 1879479036
- Georgi Orlov (1998),The Black Knights' Tango: Outwit Your Opponents from Move 2!, Batsford, ISBN 0713483490
- Batsford Chess Openings 2 (1989, 1994). Garry Kasparov, Raymond Keene. ISBN 0-8050-3409-9.
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