The Italian game
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This opening is called the Italian game: 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4. White holds the centre, develops two pieces and gets ready to castle. The bishop on c4 looks at Black's weak square, f7.
Watch the Italian game; every move has a purpose.
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Play White: e4, Nf3, Bc4, c3 and d3 in turn. Black makes its own moves.
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Now play Black: e5, Nc6, Bc5 and Nf6 in turn.
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The white bishop on c4 looks at Black's weak square, the one only the king guards. Which square is it?
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Your pieces are out and your centre is solid. Now get your king to safety.
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