Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Traxler Counterattack, Bishop Sacrifice Line
ECO C579 half-movesBlack to move
Moves
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Ng5 Bc5 5. Bxf7+
The Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Traxler Counterattack, Bishop Sacrifice Line (C57) 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.
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