Fast and Furious: The current state of the Two Knights

An oldie but goodie

A lot of new developments are going on in the Main Line Two Knights, which arises from 1.e4 e5 2.♘f3 ♞c6 3.♗c4 ♞f6 4.♞g5 d5 5.exd5 ♞a5 6.♗b5 c6 7.dxc6 bxc6 8.♗d3!? Is Black able to generate active play to compensate the minus pawn or will White neutralize Black's temporary initiative? Especially recommended for Black players with 1.e4 e5 repertoire and looking for a sharp variation tackling the Italian Opening. 

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The modern Two Knights

The Two Knights Defence is one of the oldest opening lines in chess history. This DVD is aimed at players of both sides, giving an objective overview of all relevant theoretical lines.

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