1.e4 e5 2.Nc3 Nf6 (or Nc6 or Bc5) 3.Rb1
Has NEVER been played OTB (!);
According to the engine, it makes *less* sense vs. the Falkbeer Variation (any idea(s) why?) – but it's okayish vs. the Max Lange Defence and the Anderssen Defence;
Very rare even in the Lichess Database!
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Related to: lichess.org/forum/general-chess-discussion/is-this-rare-idea-good-opening-four-knights-game
Has NEVER been played OTB (!);
According to the engine, it makes *less* sense vs. the Falkbeer Variation (any idea(s) why?) – but it's okayish vs. the Max Lange Defence and the Anderssen Defence;
Very rare even in the Lichess Database!
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Related to: lichess.org/forum/general-chess-discussion/is-this-rare-idea-good-opening-four-knights-game