The Italian Game - Beginner Breakdown - 2015.05.26
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Mike Kummer (Saint Louis Chess Club)OpeningItalian gameGiuoco pianoBeginnerMike Kummer teaches "his way" of playing the common novice opening, the Italian Game (specifically the C50 Giuoco Piano). Games by a young Club player are reviewed that illustrate helpful Italian concepts.
Agastya Diwan vs. Keller Sterling Yan: C50 Giuoco Piano, four knights variation
Diwan vs. Bayaan B Hollis: C41 Philidor's defence
Diwan vs. Dylan Mize: C50 Giuoco Piano
Chess Openings: A Short Introduction to the Giuoco Piano!Chess Openings: A Short Introduction to the Giuoco Piano!Soloman Ruddell (The Chess Giant)beginnerTrap in the Center Attack - Italian Game | Chess Opening Tricks and Traps to Win FastTrap in the Center Attack - Italian Game | Chess Opening Tricks and Traps to Win FastChessfactorintermediateThe Anti-Fried-Liver Defense | A Popular Opening Choice at the Club Level | IM Alex AstanehThe Anti-Fried-Liver Defense | A Popular Opening Choice at the Club Level | IM Alex AstanehChessfactorbeginnerItalian Game | Chigorin's Trap in the Giuoco Pianissimo | Chess Opening Traps | IM Alex AstanehItalian Game | Chigorin's Trap in the Giuoco Pianissimo | Chess Opening Traps | IM Alex AstanehChessfactorbeginnerThe Hungarian Defense | A Rare Option in the Italian Game | IM Alex AstanehThe Hungarian Defense | A Rare Option in the Italian Game | IM Alex AstanehChessfactorbeginnerGiuoco Piano | Italian Game TheoryGiuoco Piano | Italian Game TheoryStjepan Tomic (Hanging Pawns)intermediateItalian Game | Ulvestad Variation | Two Knights Defense | IM Alex AstanehItalian Game | Ulvestad Variation | Two Knights Defense | IM Alex AstanehChessfactorbeginnerThe Polerio Defense | Black's main Option in the Two Knights Defense | IM Alex AstanehThe Polerio Defense | Black's main Option in the Two Knights Defense | IM Alex AstanehChessfactorbeginnerTactical Threats in the Italian Game | Lichess Livestream | IM Alex AstanehTactical Threats in the Italian Game | Lichess Livestream | IM Alex AstanehChessfactorintermediate