Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Italian Four Knights Variation
ECO C509 half-movesBlack to move
Moves
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. d3 Nf6 5. Nc3
The Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Italian Four Knights Variation (C50) reaches this position after 9 half-moves, with Black 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.