Italian Game Explained | Ultimate Beginner Guide to King Pawn Openings Part 2

Almost every single beginner chess game begins with the King's Pawn Game (1. e4 e5) but many player fall for the same traps and tricks in the opening. Master the basic plans and tactical ideas with this three part course on the most popular opening that everyone needs to know to improve at chess!

Part 1: Philidor's Defense and Damiano's Defense
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGVHZns_jYA&feature=youtu.be

Part 2: Italian Game

Part 3: Petroff Defense
youtu.be/h8orykbIZD4

0:00 Intro
1:40 3. ... Nf6 (most common move from Black)
2:34 Common mistake by White
6:16 4. d3 (slow maneuvering game)
14:51 4. Ng5 (aggressive stuff!)
20:21 Nakhmanson Gambit (my favorite!)
21:08 3. ... Bc5 (avoiding the nonsense)

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