Showing posts with label Chess Opening for White. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chess Opening for White. Show all posts

Saturday, November 12, 2022

English Opening A10-A39

 



Conquer the English Opening:
Your Free Resource Arsenal


The English Opening (1. c4)
 is a fantastic first move for White, offering flexibility and strategic possibilities.

This guide equips you with a treasure trove of FREE resources to master this dynamic opening, from beginner-friendly explanations to advanced variations.

 English Wikipedia Page

A flank opening, it is the fourth most popular and, according to various databases, one of the four most successful of White's twenty possible first moves.


Opening theoreticians who write on the English Opening divide it into three broad categories, generally determined by Black's choice of defensive setup.

  1. Symmetrical Defence: 1...c5        ECO  A30 - A39
  2. Reversed Sicilian  1...e5               ECO  A20 - A29
  3. Other Lines                                    ECO  A10 - A19

ECO CODES

A10 English opening                          1. c4
A11-A12 English, Caro-Kann defensive system   1. c4 c6
A13 English opening                          1. c4 e6
A14 English, Neo-Catalan declined        1. c4 e6 2. Nf3 d5 3. g3 Nf6 4. Bg2 Be7 5. O-O
A15 English,                                       1...Nf6 (Anglo-Indian defense)1. c4 Nf6
A16 English opening                          1. c4 Nf6 2. Nc3
A17 English opening                          1. c4 Nf6 2. Nc3 e6
A18-A19 English, Mikenas-Carls variation     1. c4 Nf6 2. Nc3 e6 3. e4
A20 English opening                          1. c4 e5
A21 English opening                          1. c4 e5 2. Nc3
A22 English opening                          1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6
A23-A24 English, Bremen system        1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. g3 c6
A25 English, Sicilian reversed               1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nc6
A26 English, closed system                  1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. g3 g6 4. Bg2 Bg7 5. d3 d6
A27 English, three knights system            1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. Nf3
A28-A29 English, four knights system         1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. Nf3 Nf6
A30-A39 English, symmetrical variation       1. c4 c5

Bishop's Bounty - Reverse Sicilian (King's English) Page - A20-A29


Books & Courses (FREE)


Internet Archive


Flank Openings: A Study of Réti's Opening, The Catalan, English and King's Indian Attack Complex (Fourth Edition) by R. D. Keene 
- 193 page PDF

Starting Out The English McDonald, Neil - 61 Page PDF


English Opening CHESSABLE COURSES (Free)

Level up your English Opening game with FREE video-accompanied courses on Chessable. A unique learning platform that uses spaced repetition to help you master chess concepts and variations in a fun and effective way. 


These free courses offer in-depth analysis of various English Opening lines, presented alongside clear video instruction.



English Opening Chess Articles 

Free Resources to Empower Your English Opening:

  • The English Opening - Simplify Chess Guide This in-depth guide from Simplify Chess covers everything you need to know, from basic opening principles to aggressive attacking lines and effective ways to counter Black's defenses. Learn to play the English Opening with confidence!

  • The Ultimate English Opening (1.c4) Guide - Chessable Blog -Delve deep into the English Opening with expert analysis, strategic insights, and more in this comprehensive guide from Chessable.

  • The Ideas behind the English Opening -  Exeter Chess Club -  Explore the core strategic concepts behind this flexible opening.




English Opening LiChess Studies

LiChess Studies provides the perfect platform for interactive learning. Here, we've curated a selection of highly-rated LiChess studies to guide you through different aspects of this dynamic opening:


  • The English Opening - 10 Chapter Study  1500 + heartsThis introductory study provides a solid understanding of the opening's core concepts with basic knowledge. It includes famous games and explores key traps to watch out for.

  • English Opening Repertoire - 48 Chapter StudyThis comprehensive repertoire, developed over 6 years, equips you with a complete strategy for playing the English. With 29 games, it delves deeper into variations and strategic ideas for a well-rounded approach, focusing on a "pure English" style that avoids transpositions into Queen's Gambit lines.

  • The English Opening - 40 Chapter Study (Very Well Done) 500+ Hearts This acclaimed study tackles the reversed Sicilian and symmetrical lines, along with exploring sidelines often encountered in practical play. It includes 5 model games to solidify your learning.

  • English Opening - Four Knights - 9 Chapter Study - This focused study equips you with the specific move order (c4, Nc3, Nf3) leading to the Four Knights variation, a popular and dynamic line within the English Opening.


Trap Studies 

We've included several LiChess studies dedicated to exposing traps commonly encountered in the English Opening. Hone your tactical vision with these interactive challenges:


New to Lichess studies? These interactive tools allow you to explore chess concepts and variations move-by-move, perfect for testing your understanding and deepening your knowledge.



English Opening Chess Puzzles 
  (Practice Opening Tactics)

wtharvy.com (Curated from Actual games)

English Opening (ECO A10) - 24 Puzzles
English, Caro-Kann Defensive System (A11) 15 Puzzles
English with b3 (A12) - 10 Puzzles
English (A13) - 10 Puzzles
English (ECO A15) 1.c4 Nf6 w/o 2.Nc3 - 13 Puzzles
English (ECO A16) 1.c4 Nf6 2.Nc3 w/o 2...e6  -  22 Puzzles
English, Hedgehog (ECO A17)  - 15 Puzzles
English, Mikenas-Carls (ECO A18) - 6 Puzzles
English, Mikenas-Carls, Sicilian Variation (ECO A19) - 15 Puzzles

English (ECO A20) 1.c4 e5 w/o 2.Nc3 - 17 puzzles
English (ECO A21) 1.c4 e5 2.Nc3 - 11 Puzzles
English (ECO A22) 1.c4 e5 2.Nc3 Nf6 - 9 Puzzles

English, Bremen System, Keres Variation (ECO A23) -  26 Puzzles 
English, Bremen System with ...g6 (ECO A24) - 14 Puzzles
English (ECO A25) 1.c4 e5 2.Nc3 Nc6  - 16 Puzzles
English (ECO A26) 1.c4 e5 2.Nc3 Nc6 3.g3 g6 4.Bg2 Bg7 5.d3 d6 - 17 Puzzles
English, Three Knights System (ECO A27) - 14 Puzzles
English (ECO A28) 1.c4 e5 2.Nc3 Nc6 3.Nf3 Nf6  - 18 Puzzles
English, Four Knights, Kingside Fianchetto (ECO A29) -  19 Puzzles

English, Symmetrical (ECO A30) 1.c4 c5  - 10 Puzzles
English, Symmetrical, Benoni Formation (ECO A31) 1.c4 c5 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.d4 - 21 Puzzles
English, Symmetrical Variation (ECO A32)1.c4 c5 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 e6  - 14 Puzzles
English, Symmetrical (ECO A33) 1.c4 c5 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 e6 5.Nc3 Nc6  - 10 puzzles
English, Symmetrical (ECO A34) 1.c4 c5 2.Nc3  - 16 Puzzles
English, Symmetrical (ECO A35) 1.c4 c5 2.Nc3 Nc6  - 11 puzzles
English Symmetrical (ECO A36) 1.c4 c5 2.Nc3 Nc6 3.g3 - 16 Puzzles
English, Symmetrical (ECO A37) 1.c4 c5 2.Nc3 Nc6 3.g3 g6 4.Bg2 Bg7 5.Nf3 - 15 Puzzles
English, Symmetrical (ECO A38) 1.c4 c5 2.Nc3 Nc6 3.g3 g6 4.Bg2 Bg7 5.Nf3 Nf6 - 9 Puzzles
English, Symmetrical, Main line with d4 (ECO A39) 1.c4 c5 2.Nc3 Nc6 3.g3 g6 4.Bg2 Bg7 5.Nf3 Nf6 6.0-0 0-0 7.d4  - 18 Puzzles

LiChess Puzzles
LICHESS Opening Tactics Training - 24,400 English Tactics ( English is about 1/4 of the way down the page Broken into 16 Variations)


GAMES Databases

365Chess.com 

English Opening Page (Page Showing variations)-  25,000 Games

ChessTempo.com

English Opening, Anglo-Dutch Defense (A10) - 6621 Games
English Opening, Agincourt Defense (A13)  - 11,886 Games
English Opening, Agincourt Defense, Neo Catalan Declined (A14) - 13,210 Games

Chessgames.com

English opening personal favourites =  Collection   32 Games
English Annotated  Collection  20 Games (Annotated)
Annotated English opening games 17 Games (Annotated)



English Opening Video Lessons

English Opening NM Robert Ramirez - 4 Video Playlist (75 Mins Total)


The Chess World - English Videos

The English Opening: A simple but strong opening to learn! - GM Roman Dzindzichashvili - 15 Min - the focus is on getting White an easy game using this opening. All of the lines that are examined give White a good advantage, or at least a comfortable position. This makes learning the English very easy, because we do not need to memorize a lot of different move orders.

The English Opening: How to Play The Symmetrical Variation 🎓 GM Damian Lemos - 30 Min - introduces you to the English Opening, specifically the Symmetrical Variation.
The English Opening - Chess Openings with GM Damian Lemos - 27 Min - he positional nature of the opening allows you to outplay your opponent by knowing key plans and ideas. If you’re willing to put in the work learning the English Opening, you’ll surely get rewarded.

The English Opening 💂A Complete System for White – IM Valeri Lilov (The Chess World) - 25 Min - examines a game from Yasser Seirawan in order to explain the core concepts behind the opening.
Win with The Botvinnik System in The English Opening ⚔ IM Valeri Lilov - 18 Min -  analyzes a game that was played between the very well known GM Yasser Seirawan vs GM Milan Vukic in 1979.

The English Opening | Basic Plans, Ideas & Strategies | Chess Openings | IM Andrey Ostrovskiy - 28 min - IM Andrey Ostrovskiy is sharing with you some of the major ideas and plans in the English Opening.

Reversed Sicilian - Discussion with GM Pavel Eljanov - 77 Min

The English Opening - Chess Openings Explained - 48 Min ST. Louis CC
The English | Responding to c4 - GM Yasser Seirawan - 2014.02.06
 - 32 Min 
GRANDMASTER EXPLAINS: The English Opening - 46 Min - GM Eric Hansen -
features a grandmaster discussing the English Opening in chess, sharing personal anecdotes, and engaging with viewers. The grandmaster reminisces about past experiences with other chess legends, analyzes various chess positions, and answers questions from the audience.

GM Eugene Perelshteyn teaches you how to play against the Symmetrical English! - 6 Min -  teaches you how to play against Symmetrical English, specifically tricky a3 move. Learn cool traps and plans for Black!
GM Eugene Perelshteyn teaches you how to play the English Opening using concepts! - 14 Min -  shares his own game vs 2350 opponent as a features game for Chess^summit website. Learn how he uses concept from his pet Accelerated Dragon and apply it to the English Opening!

Chess Opening Theory (English 4 Knights w/Bc5) (part1/2) - 33 Min  IM William Paschall
Chess Opening Theory (English 4 Knights w/Bc5) (part2/2) - 33 min  IM William Paschall
Opening Basics #10: English opening - Four knights variation - 20 Min

Chessbase India

English Opening - 55 Video Playlist - Chessbase India
(Some of the Best Lessons from the Playlist Below)


English Opening Traps


English Game Videos (w/Analysis)

English Opening  - 173 Video Playlist  -agadmantor  (Famous Games)
English Opening - 240 Video Playlist  - kingscrusher (Famous games)
English Opening  - 128 Video playlist  - Chess School  (Famous Games and Lessons)


English Opening: M Carlsen vs J Polgar London 2012. - 13 Min

Magnus Carlsen's top secret English Opening Novelty unveiled against Anish Giri - 15 Min

English Opening (Botvinnik): Garry Kasparov vs Nigel Short - 10 Min

Bobby Fischer vs Boris Spassky, Game 8 - 1972 World Ch. English Opening - 8 Min

Wesley So vs Alexander Onischuk : US Championship (2017) · English Opening - 14 Min

Hikaru Nakamura vs Sergey Karjakin : Altibox Norway (2018): English Opening - 7 Min

English Opening Brilliancies Part 1 (Botvinnik-Levenfish 1940) - 20 Min  IM William Paschall

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Monday, July 4, 2022

The Dutch Defense: Comprehensive Chess Resources (A80 - A99)

  

Mastering the Aggressive Dutch Defense

Dutch Defense: Unorthodox Attacking Chess

The Dutch Defense (1.d4 f5) is an audacious and uncompromising chess opening that has captured the imagination of generations of attacking players. By allowing White to seize the center, Black lays the groundwork for a fierce counterattack, leading to unbalanced and dynamic positions rife with tactical possibilities.

On this page, you'll find a treasure trove of resources to help you wield the Dutch Defense's aggressive potential to the fullest. 

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned Dutch practitioner, this comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge and skills to embrace the Dutch Defense's confrontational spirit and launch blistering attacks against White's center. Prepare to enter a world of unorthodox and attacking chess!

Dutch Defense Wikipedia Page

The Dutch Defence is a chess opening characterised by the moves:

1. d4 f5

  • A80: 1.d4 f5                                             
  • A81: 1.d4 f5 2.g3 (Fianchetto Attack)
  • A82: 1.d4 f5 2.e4 (Staunton Gambit)
  • A83: 1.d4 f5 2.e4 fxe4 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.Bg5 (Staunton Gambit)
  • A84: 1.d4 f5 2.c4
  • A85: 1.d4 f5 2.c4 Nf6 3.Nc3 (Rubinstein Variation)
  • A86: 1.d4 f5 2.c4 Nf6 3.g3 (Fianchetto Variation)
  • A87: 1.d4 f5 2.c4 Nf6 3.g3 g6 4.Bg2 Bg7 5.Nf3 (Leningrad Dutch)
  • A88: 1.d4 f5 2.c4 Nf6 3.g3 g6 4.Bg2 Bg7 5.Nf3 0-0 6.0-0 d6 7.Nc3 c6 (Leningrad Dutch, Warsaw Variation)
  • A89: 1.d4 f5 2.c4 Nf6 3.g3 g6 4.Bg2 Bg7 5.Nf3 0-0 6.0-0 d6 7.Nc3 Nc6 (Leningrad Dutch, Matulovich)
  • A90: 1.d4 f5 2.c4 Nf6 3.g3 e6 4.Bg2 (Classical Variation)
  • A91: 1.d4 f5 2.c4 Nf6 3.g3 e6 4.Bg2 Be7
  • A92: 1.d4 f5 2.c4 Nf6 3.g3 e6 4.Bg2 Be7 5.Nf3 0-0
  • A93: 1.d4 f5 2.c4 Nf6 3.g3 e6 4.Bg2 Be7 5.Nf3 0-0 6.0-0 d5 7.b3 (Botvinnik Variation)
  • A94: 1.d4 f5 2.c4 Nf6 3.g3 e6 4.Bg2 Be7 5.Nf3 0-0 6.0-0 d5 7.b3 c6 8.Ba3 (Stonewall)
  • A95: 1.d4 f5 2.c4 Nf6 3.g3 e6 4.Bg2 Be7 5.Nf3 0-0 6.0-0 d5 7.Nc3 c6 (Stonewall)
  • A96: 1.d4 f5 2.c4 Nf6 3.g3 e6 4.Bg2 Be7 5.Nf3 0-0 6.0-0 d6
  • A97: 1.d4 f5 2.c4 Nf6 3.g3 e6 4.Bg2 Be7 5.Nf3 0-0 6.0-0 d6 7.Nc3 Qe8 (Ilyin–Genevsky Variation)
  • A98: 1.d4 f5 2.c4 Nf6 3.g3 e6 4.Bg2 Be7 5.Nf3 0-0 6.0-0 d6 7.Nc3 Qe8 8.Qc2 (Ilyin–Genevsky Variation)
  • A99: 1.d4 f5 2.c4 Nf6 3.g3 e6 4.Bg2 Be7 5.Nf3 0-0 6.0-0 d6 7.Nc3 Qe8 8.b3 (Ilyin–Genevsky Variation)

ECO for the Dutch  (Each Eco Code is Linked to 365Chess.com Games Database)

Bishop's Bounty Leningrad Dutch  Page 
Bishop's Bounty Stonewall Dutch  Page 
Bishop's Bounty Anti-Dutch Gambit Page 
Bishop's Bounty Classical Dutch Page 


Books (Free)

Dutch Defense FREE Chessable Courses

  • Short & Sweet: Leningrad Dutch- 21 Variations MoveTrainer® Opening course by FM Michiel Abeln

  • Short & Sweet: Classical Dutch- 19 Variations MoveTrainer® Opening course by GM Simon Williams - Learn the core concepts of the Classical Dutch through 19 MoveTrainer® variations presented by a Grandmaster.

  • Destroying the Dutch - 35 Variations (9 Chess Problems) - This repertoire is based on the aggressive and tricky 2. Nc3!, the main idea of which is to play a quick e4. Black is obliged to meet it with ...d5 if he doesn’t want to be worse immediately – a factor which deprives them of the chance to play the Classical or Leningrad.
  • Destroying the Dutch II: 2.Bg5! - 61 Variations (10 Chess Problems) - Discover a detailed blueprint for success against 1...f5 using the underrated 2.Bg5! move.


Dutch Defense Chess Articles

Gain a foothold in the Dutch Defense with insightful articles:

  • The Dutch Defense - Simplify Chess Article (Another Great Place to Start learning an Opening. ) Perfect for beginners, this guide explores the "whys" and "hows" of the Dutch Defense, outlining the main variations move-by-move.

  • The Dutch Defense – How to Play as White & Black - Chessable Blog - This comprehensive article offers a balanced perspective, providing strategies and variations for both White and Black players within the Dutch Defense.


Dutch Defense LiChess Studies: Immerse Yourself in the Dutch Defense

Elevate your Dutch Defense mastery with these interactive Lichess studies:

LiStudy Opening Trainer

The Dutch Defense - 11 Different Variations to Study


New to Lichess studies? These interactive tools allow you to explore chess concepts and variations move-by-move, perfect for testing your understanding and deepening your knowledge.


Dutch Chess Puzzles: Sharpen Your Tactics

Here are some excellent resources featuring puzzles specifically tailored to different variations:

wtharvy.com

LiChess Opening Puzzles

  • Dutch Defense LiChess Puzzles - 3652 Puzzles (Broken into 14 Variations) Lichess provides a vast collection of puzzles (over 3600!) categorized by various Dutch sub-variations. This allows you to choose a specific line or practice tactics across the entire Dutch spectrum. Look for "Dutch" links halfway down the Lichess Opening Puzzles page.


Games Databases: Free Chess Game Archives

This archive offers a diverse selection of games, categorized by variations, so you can focus on specific opening lines.

Chessgames.com

365Chess.com


Dutch Defense Chess Video Lessons

This section provides a comprehensive video guide to the Dutch Defense, a dynamic opening for Black. Explore in-depth video lessons on various Dutch Defense variations, including the Classical, Stonewall, and Leningrad lines.

Dutch Defense Opening Theory -  8 Video Playlist - 3.5 hrs - Hanging Pawns - Videos on each Variation along with intro and gambits and certain attacks.

General

Classical - (Link to Classical Dutch page)


Stonewall - (Link to Stonewall Dutch page)

Leningrad (Link to Leningrad Dutch page)

  • GM Neiksans Boot Camp #9 - Dutch Defense for Black - 2.5hr - The Leningrad system is one of GM Neiksans' absolute favorite repertoires for Black against 1.d4. In this comprehensive 2.5-hour masterclass, he delves into the unorthodox positions, attacking chess, and dynamic nature of the Leningrad Dutch. With his expertise honed since his youth, GM Neiksans provides invaluable insights and guidance to help you master this variation's attacking skills and navigate the complex positions that arise. 

Dutch defense Chess Trap Videos

How to Defeat the Dutch Videos
(link to Anti-Dutch Gambits page)


Dutch Defense Game Videos -   w/ Expert Analysis

Witness the Dutch Defense in action! This section showcases a selection of real tournament games featuring the Dutch Defense, accompanied by insightful analysis from expert chess instructors.

Dutch Defense  - 53 Video Playlist  - Chess School
Dutch Defense  -  14 Video playlist  - agadmantor
Dutch Defence  - 187 Video Playlist  - kingscrusher



Vs. London System

Thursday, May 5, 2022

Italian Game - Giuoco Piano (C50 - C54)

Conquer the Italian Game (Giuoco Piano) with These Resources!


The Italian Game is a family of chess openings beginning with the moves:

1. e4 e5  2. Nf3 Nc6  3. Bc4

Wikipedia Article (Giuoco Piano)

The Giuoco Piano  also called the Italian Game, is a chess opening beginning with the moves: 

 1.e4 e5  2.Nf3 Nc6   3.Bc4 Bc5

The Giuoco Piano can be divided into three major variations based on White's fourth move:

the Main Line (4. c3)
the Evans Gambit (4. b4)           Bishops Bounty Evans Gambit Page Link
the Giuoco Pianissimo (4. d3)


ECO Code

C50    King's pawn game          1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4
C51    Evans gambit declined  1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. b4
C52    Evans gambit                   1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. b4 Bxb4 5. c3 Ba5
C53    Giuoco Piano                    1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3
C54    Giuoco Piano                    1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3 Nf6 5. d4 exd4 6. cxd4


BOOKS (Free)


Short & Sweet: Italian Game Free Chessable Course - 13 Trainable Variations

Short & Sweet: Krykun's Italian Game - Free Chessable Course - 25 Trainable Varations


Italian Game Chess Articles

Giuoco Piano at Simplify Chess - In-depth Article Explaining every Move of the Main Lines

The Italian Game at Simplify Chess - In-depth Looking at all lines

The Italian Game at Simplify Chess - In-depth Looking at all lines


GETTING STARTED WITH THE GIUOCO PIANO - Interactive page Explaining every Move of Lines and traps (Pretty Neat)

Giuoco Piano Opening Explained: The Moves, The Why and Variations - Real nice page to get an Overview of the opening.

The Evans Gambit at Simplify Chess -  In-depth Look at this Gambit

Evan’s Gambit Theory (Accepted and Declined) | A Definitive Guide - Nice Guide at RagChess

The Italian Game – Best Openings for Beginners (#1) - ichess.net Page with beginner opening tips.

Italian Game Opening  - Guide by GM Marian Petrov  (Lots Links at Bottom to resources)

Playing the Italian Game like a Pro! (Includes Giuoco Piano) - Chessable Blog Opening Guide

Italian Game LiChess Studys

The Italian 🍕🎏 Game - 15 Chapter  Study
Opening Master - Italian Game: - 9 Chapter Study
The Italian game - 11 Chapter Interactive Study  (You play the moves)
Italian game opening traps - 28 Chapter Study


Listudy page

Italian Game -  7 Variations to Learn and Practice Here.


Game Databases

365Chess.com

C50: King's pawn game 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 - 75,000 games
C51: Evans gambit declined 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. b4 - 3400 Games
C52: Evans gambit 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. b4 Bxb4 5. c3 Ba5 - 1500 Games
C53: Giuoco Piano 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3 - 17,000 Games
C54: Giuoco Piano 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3 Nf6 5. d4 exd4 6. cxd4 - 5200 Games


Chessgames.com

Giuoco Piano (C50) as White- Viswanathan Anand -  48 Games 
Giuoco Piano (C50) as Black - Levon Aronian - 38 Games


Italian Game Video Lessons

 Most All of the Evans Gambit Videos  are on my Evans Gambit Page Here.

Video Playlists

Italian Game Opening Theory Playlist  28 Videos by IM Astaneh (over 6 hrs)
Italian Opening Playlist - 7 Videos by IM Perunovic   (3.5 Hrs)
Italian Opening Playlist - 7 Videos by IM Perunovic   (3.5 Hrs)
Italian Game - Opening Theory  - 28 Video Playlist  - Chessfactor  (all Lessons)
Italian Game Theory  - 9 Video Playlist  - Hanging Pawns


A Brief History Of The Giuoco Piano - Chess Openings - 20 min IM Koysta Chess Dojo
The Evans Gambit | Italian Game Theory - 36 Min Hanging Pawns
November 17, 2019 Stream Analysis: Italian Game - 49 Min GM Ben Finegold
Attack with the Scotch and Giuoco Piano! - GM Roman Dzindzichashvili - 35 Min
Hidden line in the Italian Game | Crushing Chess Opening for White - 21 Min GM Igor Smirnov
Sync Chess #27: Learn the Italian Game with Eric Rosen and Gauri Shankar - 23 Min
Learn the Italian game with IM Joachim Nilsen - 26 Min
The Italian Game - Beginner Breakdown - 39 Min St Louis CC Lesson
Italian Game Explained | Ultimate Beginner Guide to King Pawn Openings Part 2 - 24 Min 

Giuoco Piano | Italian Game Theory - 30 Min  Hanging Pawns


Grandmaster Pia Cramling Chess Opening Class: The Italian Game - 35 Min
Grandmaster Pia Cramling Chess Opening Class: Tactical Lines in The Italian Game - 66 Min

Anish Giri teaches the Italian | 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 - 2 hr
Italian Game: Basic Repertoire for White -  1hr 40 Min GM Nieksans

Italian Game Traps & Tactics

Early Tactics in the Italian Opening - 20 Min IM Rosen
Chess Secret Traps in the Italian Opening 🤓 with GM Damian Lemos - 27 Min
5 Best Chess Opening Traps in the Italian Game - 18 Min GM Igor Smirnov
Crush the ITALIAN Game with this DEADLY Trap - 13 Min GM Igor Smirnov


Italian Game Videos (w/Analysis)

Italian Game  - 135 Video Playlist  - agadmantor (Famous Games)
The Guioco Piano Collection  - 6 Video playlist - Kingscrusher


The most STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL Giuoco Piano Opening game in Chess History! - 28 Min
Know Your Giuoco Piano | Climbing the Rating Ladder vs. mishtup (1797) - 37 Min  IM Bartholomew
Italian Game: Giuoco Piano | The Sensei Speedrun | Grandmaster Naroditsky - 14 Min
Not So Quiet Giuoco Piano | Carlsen vs Nakamura: - 9 Min
Standard Chess #168: IM Bartholomew vs. klojo (Giuoco Pianissimo) - 43 Min
Standard Chess #23: IM Bartholomew vs. hek (Giuoco Pianissimo) - 30 Min

GM Daniel Naroditsky

Italian Game: Giuoco Piano | The Sensei Speedrun | Grandmaster Naroditsky - 14 Min
The Italian Game | The Sensei Speedrun | Grandmaster Naroditsky - 20 Min
Sacking the Queen!?! | Italian Game | The Sensei Speedrun | GM Naro - 52 Min


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