C55
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Modern Bishop's Opening
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. d3 Be7
The Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Modern Bishop's Opening is a chess opening classified under ECO code C55. It is reached after the moves 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. d3 Be7.
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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