All openings

Italian Game

C50For WhiteSolidBeginner-friendly
Step 1 of 16OPEN 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.

Main line
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