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This is a '''sample game of [[chess]]''', recorded in standard [[algebraic chess notation]], and accompanied by commentary.

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==Moves 1-5==
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'''2. Nf3'''
 ([[King's Knight Opening]], [[C40 (chess opening)|C40]])

White makes another fine move.
White is mobilizing forces by bringing a [[knight (chess)|knight]] forward into attack position.
Black's pawn on e5 is now in danger.

White could have moved out the queen instead, but that would be dangerous.
The queen is too valuable to trade for any other piece, so it can't do much by itself unless the opponent carelessly leaves pieces unprotected.
It is better to wait until there are other pieces in the fray which can serve as shock troops for her highness.

White also could have moved out the light-squared bishop.
That would not be a bad idea, but it isn't clear yet whether the bishop wants to be at c4, b5, or possibly even behind the pawns.
The knight, on the other hand, usually goes to f3 anyway, because the other squares it could move to are inferior.
On h3 it would not attack the center, and on e2 it would be temporarily in the way.

The words "King's Knight Opening" and "C40" both describe the opening moves of the game (see [[chess opening]]).  The descriptive names have developed over the years, with openings being mostly named after a player that uses that opening.  The letter/number combination was developed for use in the [[Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings]] and moved into general use from there.  The names of the openings in both systems can be found in this [[list of chess openings]].⏎
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(contracted; show full)==See also==
* [[The Game of the Century]]
* [[Chess terminology]]

[[Category:Chess games]]

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