Italian Game
One of the oldest and most popular openings: the bishop on c4 aims at f7, then White prepares c3 and d4 to take the center.
1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Bc5 4.c3 Nf6 5.d4 (ECO C50)
Key ideas
- Develop your knight and bishop quickly and castle kingside.
- Prepare c3, then d4, to build a strong center.
- Keep the pressure on f7, Black's weakest point.
A trap to know
If Black plays ...Nf6 early, Ng5 can come, attacking f7 (the Fried Liver Attack).
Who is it for?
Perfect for beginners: it teaches every opening principle in clear positions.