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by Tim Sawyer (Author)
Italian 2.Bc4 is a step by step guide to your easy repertoire for White. You begin 1.e4 e5 2.Bc4 followed by d3 and Nf3. This Bishop's Opening heads for the Giuoco Pianissimo. You will like this move order because it avoids most of the tricky Black gambits typical in the Open Game. Masters like this opening because it keeps most of the pieces on the board to maximize White's strategical opportunities. Italian 2.Bc4 makes your opening preparation fast. You do not need to memorize thousands of variations. This Italian 2.Bc4 is a repeatable sound choice. You can easily develop your pieces and castle. It saves you time and energy.This opening is well suited for careful players who do not want to worry about wild tactics early in the game. White builds up a gradual attack. White is safe on the kingside, strong in the center, and expanding on the queenside. This Playbook is a tool to help you easily prepare to play your opening. The 200 diagrams in this playbook cover the variations that you are most likely to face. It is White's move in every diagram. The author gives a reasonable move for White in each position with a brief comment as to why it is recommended. Be prepared!
