Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...e5/2. Nf3/2...Nc6/3. Bc4
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation(FEN)
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Contents
Italian GameEdit
3. Bc4Edit
And so we reach the Italian Game. White takes aim at Black's weak f7 Pawn. Now there are a number of options for Black. This opening is more reserved than the Ruy Lopez.
Theory tableEdit
For explanation of theory tables see theory table and for notation see algebraic notation.
1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4
| 3 | 4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Knights Defence | ... Nf6 |
Ng5 d5 |
= |
| Giuoco Piano | ... Bc5 |
c3 Nf6 |
= |
| Hungarian Defence | ... Be7 |
d4 exd4 |
= |
| Paris Defence | ... d6 |
c3 Bg4 |
+/= |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | ... Nd4 |
c3 Nxf3 |
+/= |
| Rousseau Gambit | ... f5 |
d3 Nf6 |
+/= |
StatisticsEdit
Estimated next move popularity Nf6 56%, Bc5 38%, Be7 3%, d6 2%, all else less than 1%
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External linksEdit
ReferencesEdit
- Batsford Chess Openings 2 (1989, 1994). Garry Kasparov, Raymond Keene. ISBN 0-8050-3409-9.