Chess Opening Theory/1. d4/1...Nf6/2. c4/2...Nc6

=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'''