C44 Open games 4 moves Variation of Dresden Opening

Dresden Opening: The Goblin

Study the move order, practice it from your side, then choose the next branch that fits your repertoire.

Guided lesson

Dresden Opening: The Goblin

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Move sequence

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Study the whole opening Plans and variations for Dresden Opening

The Dresden Opening: The Goblin reaches a named position after 4 moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. c4 Nf6 4. Nxe5

In practical games, this line matters because the early pawn and piece choices decide which middlegame plans are natural. Use the board above to learn the move order, then complete Practice without hints before adding the opening to your regular queue.

If this exact branch does not appear in your games, study the related lines below. Openings often transpose, and recognizing the family pattern is more useful than memorizing one narrow sequence.

Position details

The defining move is Nxe5.

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