C56
Italian Game: Scotch Invitation Declined
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. d4 d6
The Italian Game: Scotch Invitation Declined is a chess opening classified under ECO code C56. It is reached after the moves 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. d4 d6.
It belongs to the Italian Game family — one of many ways the line can branch. Understanding the parent system’s plans is the fastest way to play this variation well.
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