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Checkmate

Italian Game
ECO C50–C54

Italian Game

A direct and aggressive opening focusing on quick development and early attacks.

Type: OpenPopularity: 4.7/5

Main Line

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4

Typical Plans

Rapid development.

Attack on the weak f7 square.

Early kingside initiative.

Common Traps

Fried Liver Attack.

Blackburne Shilling Trap.