Beginner
10 min
The Italian Game
Learn to develop your pieces, target f7 and prepare a central attack at the right moment.
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Why take this lesson?
The Italian quickly places the bishop on c4. You develop your pieces, put pressure on f7 and prepare to open the centre.
What you will learn
- Build the Italian
- Understand the pressure on f7
- An attacking option: the Evans Gambit
- Build a calm plan
- Recognise the Two Knights
From understanding to practice
Work through the lesson step by step: discover an idea, study the positions and check your understanding with the lessonâs exercises. Explanations and feedback help you understand the decisions, not just memorise moves.