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Italian Game: Classical Variation, Center Holding Variation

ECO C5310 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3 Qe7 5. d4 Bb6

The Italian Game: Classical Variation, Center Holding Variation (C53) reaches this position after 10 half-moves, with White to move. Want to know why each move is played, the plans for both sides, and the traps to avoid? Step through it on an interactive board while the Chess Guru explains every idea in plain English.

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