The Italian Game - Beginner Breakdown - 2015.05.26
beginner
Mike Kummer teaches "his way" of playing the common novice opening, the Italian Game (specifically the C50 Giuoco Piano). Games by a young Club player are reviewed that illustrate helpful Italian concepts.
Agastya Diwan vs. Keller Sterling Yan: C50 Giuoco Piano, four knights variation
Diwan vs. Bayaan B Hollis: C41 Philidor's defence
Diwan vs. Dylan Mize: C50 Giuoco Piano
Trap in the Center Attack - Italian Game | Chess Opening Tricks and Traps to Win FastTrap in the Center Attack - Italian Game | Chess Opening Tricks and Traps to Win FastChessfactor
intermediate
Chess Openings: A Short Introduction to the Giuoco Piano!Chess Openings: A Short Introduction to the Giuoco Piano!Soloman Ruddell (The Chess Giant)beginner
Giuoco Piano | Italian Game TheoryGiuoco Piano | Italian Game TheoryStjepan Tomic (Hanging Pawns)intermediate
The Max Lange Attack in the Scotch Gambit | An Opening full of Traps | IM Alex AstanehThe Max Lange Attack in the Scotch Gambit | An Opening full of Traps | IM Alex AstanehChessfactorbeginner
Grandmaster Pia Cramling Chess Opening Class: Tactical Lines in The Italian GameGrandmaster Pia Cramling Chess Opening Class: Tactical Lines in The Italian GamePia Cramling (Anna Cramling)beginner
The Double Gambit Accepted | Equal Chances for White & Black in the Scotch Gambit | IM Alex AstanehThe Double Gambit Accepted | Equal Chances for White & Black in the Scotch Gambit | IM Alex AstanehChessfactorbeginner
Getting punished after ignoring the King Safety | Lichess Livestream | IM Alex AstanehGetting punished after ignoring the King Safety | Lichess Livestream | IM Alex AstanehChessfactorintermediate
Italian Game | Giuoco Piano | Greco Gambit – Modern Line | Chess Openings | Alex AstanehItalian Game | Giuoco Piano | Greco Gambit – Modern Line | Chess Openings | Alex AstanehChessfactorintermediate
Tactical Threats in the Italian Game | Lichess Livestream | IM Alex AstanehTactical Threats in the Italian Game | Lichess Livestream | IM Alex AstanehChessfactorintermediate