C51
Italian Game: Evans Gambit
Key moves: 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4
The Italian Game is one of the oldest chess openings, where White develops the bishop to c4 targeting the f7 square. It leads to open, tactical positions with clear attacking ideas for White. The Giuoco Piano (3...Bc5) and Two Knights Defence (3...Nf6) are the main branches.
History & Notable Players
One of the oldest recorded openings, analysed in Italian manuscripts from the 15th century. It experienced a massive renaissance in the 2010s when top players like Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana adopted it as a main weapon.
Top Players in this Opening
Related Openings
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Best Games
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Short,N vs L'Ami,E1-0
Corus B 2008
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Short,N vs Svidler,P1/2-1/2
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Kasparov, Gary vs Anand, Viswanathan1-0
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Maghsoodloo,Parham vs Grischuk,A1/2-1/2
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