< Chess Opening Theory < 1. e4 < 1...e5 < 2. Nf3 < 2...Nc6 < 3. Bc4 < 3...Nf6 < 4. Ng5 < 4...d5 < 5. exd5 < 5...Nxd5
Two Knights Defence:Lolli Variation
a b c d e f g h
8 8
7 7
6 6
5 5
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)

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Two Knights Defence:Lolli Variation

6. d4!

A strong move which enables White to gain a theoretical edge while avoiding getting into the complexities of the Fried Liver Attack.

Theory table

For explanation of theory tables see theory table and for notation see algebraic notation .

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Nf6 4.Ng5 d5 5.exd5 Nxd5 6. d4
6 7 8 9 10
d4
exd4
O-O
Be6
Re1
Qd7
Nxf7
Kxf7
Qf3+
Kg8
+/=
...
Bb4+
c3
Be7
Nxf7
Kxf7
Qf3+
Ke6
Qe4
Rf8
+/=
d4
Be6
Nxe6
fxe6
O-O
Qd7
dxe5
-
+/=
...
Nxd4
c3
b5
Bd3
-
+/=

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References

    • Nunn's Chess Openings. 1999. John Nunn (Editor), Graham Burgess, John Emms, Joe Gallagher. ISBN 1-8574-4221-0.
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