Learn How to Play 6.Bg5 in the Italian Game
Dear Chess Friends!
At first glance, 6.Bg5 in the Italian looks quiet — almost harmless. But that’s exactly what makes it so dangerous. Behind this calm move lies a deep strategic idea that can restrict Black’s plans, provoke structural weaknesses, and shift the game’s direction entirely.
In my next workshop, I’ll show you how this variation plays out in practice — including recent high-level examples, like the one where World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju lost as Black to this very line. It’s also your first glimpse into my upcoming Chessable repertoire on the Italian Game — a practical, well-structured course designed to give White a clear and principled plan in every line.
Date: 09/14
Time: 11 a.m. EDT, 4 p.m. UK time, 5 p.m. CET
In this session, you’ll learn:
- How White uses 6.Bg5 to pin, provoke, and control
- Common pawn breaks and piece setups in this line
- What happens when Black allows too much space — or pushes too soon
- Typical plans that arise from grandmaster games and how to use them in your own play
Why should you attend?
This is your chance to learn a powerful idea that’s underused at the club level, but trusted by strong players. You’ll come away with a clear understanding of how to play both sides of the position, how to punish inaccurate responses, and how to use 6.Bg5 as a strategic tool in your own repertoire.
Whether you're sharpening your opening as White or learning how to face this system as Black, this session will help you understand the hidden potential in this deceptively quiet move.
Register now and receive the Zoom-link before the event! Your participation is absolutely free, you just need to register here: https://chesslance.com/masterclass/
See you at the workshop,
FM Viktor Neustroev
