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Chess Opening Theory/1. d4/1...Nf6/2. c4/2...Nc6
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Black Knights' Tango
2...Nc6
Black begins the game by developing both knights, keeping their central pawn options flexible. With the work of Georgi Orlov, this previously obscure opening has been given new life. 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
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1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 Nc6
3
4
5
6
Nf3e6
a3d6
Nc3g6
e4Bg7
+/=
Nc3e5
d5Ne7
e4Ng6
Be3Bb4
∞
d5Ne5
e4e6
Qd4Bb4+
Bd2Bxd2+
=
Black Knights' Tango
References
Georgi Orlov (1992), Black Knights' Tango, Batsford, 1879479036
Georgi Orlov (1998),The Black Knights' Tango: Outwit Your Opponents from Move 2!, Batsford, 0713483490