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Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Traxler Counterattack (C57)

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Ng5 Bc5

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Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Traxler Counterattack (ECO C57) is a chess opening starting with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Ng5 Bc5. See its main lines, common continuations, and win/draw/loss statistics from real games.

Common Continuations
Nxf7
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Traxler Counterattack, Knight Sacrifice Line
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Bxf7
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Traxler Counterattack, Bishop Sacrifice Line
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