ECO C50 Play as White
Italian Game
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About the Italian Game
A classical opening focusing on rapid development and control of the center. White aims to put pressure on f7.
Move by move
- Controls the center and opens lines for the queen and bishop.
- Black mirrors White's central control.
- Develops a piece and attacks the e5 pawn.
- Defends the e5 pawn and develops a piece.
- The Italian Game! The bishop targets the weak f7 square.