Italian Game (Giuoco Piano) · Basic
Opponent's mistake · 7...Bg4
1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Nf6 4.d3 Bc5 5.O-O O-O 6.c3 d6 7.a4 Bg4 8.b4 Bb6 9.a5 Bxf2+ 10.Rxf2
- e4: Takes the centre and opens lines for the queen and the f1 bishop.
- Nf3: Develops the knight and attacks the e5 pawn.
- Bc4: The bishop aims at f7, Black's weakest square.
- d3: Defends e4 calmly: White goes for a slow, positional game.