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Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Pincus Variation

ECO C5712 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Ng5 d5 5. exd5 Nxd5 6. d4 Bb4+

The Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Pincus Variation (C57) reaches this position after 12 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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