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Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Polerio Defense, Suhle Defense

ECO C5916 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Ng5 d5 5. exd5 Na5 6. Bb5+ c6 7. dxc6 bxc6 8. Be2 h6

The Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Polerio Defense, Suhle Defense (C59) reaches this position after 16 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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