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Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Traxler Counterattack

ECO C578 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Ng5 Bc5

The Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Traxler Counterattack (C57) reaches this position after 8 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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