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Develop with purpose, prepare the centre, and understand the position before memorising lines.
A guided introduction to the Italian Game built around plans, piece placement and the central d4 break.
Connect rapid development to pressure on f7.
Understand what both sides are fighting for.
Prepare and execute the thematic d4 break.
Interactive lessons, checkpoints and spaced-repetition drills — plus alerts when you leave your preparation in your own games.
1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4With 3.Bc4, White develops a piece, prepares to castle, and immediately looks at f7—the only pawn initially protected by the king alone. The point is not to attack recklessly. It is to make every developing move carry a useful threat.
1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Bc5After ...Bc5, both bishops influence the centre and both kings can castle. White should resist hunting for an immediate tactic. The durable plan is to support d4, build a broad centre, and only then open lines.