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Step 1 / 19OPEN THE CENTRE
Lines
The primary theory line.
1.e4The Italian begins
Stake the centre and free two pieces at once.
1.e4 grabs central space and opens lines for both the light-squared bishop and the queen. It's the most classical way to start a game and the gateway to the Italian.
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W 32%D 44%B 23%
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