The Giucco Piano:
Hopefully helpful for readers
2 Knights Attack:
I made a video a while back talking about the lines and how it's still a good opening even until a high level
Any questions are welcomed
Courtesy of HenrikChess37: https://www.chess.com/blog/HenrikChess37/italian-game-guide
I really like Blackburne Shilling gambit for black, against Italian game. It doesn't cripple black if it fails, and it can be really effective if it succeeds...
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What about if the white knight takes the black knight then? That gets rid of the whole point of the gambit
In the fried liver if they block with d5 take the pawn with your pawn and if they take back with their knight sacrifice your knight on f7 and it’s a brilliant move. Then move your queen to f3 checking the king and then you’ve just had a brilliant move and then a great move.
If anyone has some helpful advice for maximizing the effectiveness of the Italian Game (or variations) for both sides, then feel free to drop them in the comments. This can also include traps, lines, stopping attacks, or even your own games.
I'll start us off: When playing the Giuoco Piano, if you end up castling, then offering a trade by putting the c-file bishop on f3 or f6 can be a good move. It forces the other side to either defend the developed bishop (adding tension), move back (conceding vital position), or trade, which would open up the f-file for the now-castled rook, which can prove devastating in the middlegame.
Simply reverse the position to do the same as black. Obviously, this doesn't come without risks. Opening the f-file is notoriously difficult to defend in the case of a mistake, and can be used against you if not careful.
Share additional tips and tricks below!