What is a more aggressive respons for Black in the Italian Game? 1. e4 - e5, 2. Nf3 - Nc6, 3. Bc4
Giuoco Piano? or the Two Knights Defence?
Two knights defense is the more agressive by far. In fact Giouco Piano means "quiet game" in Italian.
thwo knignts, ulvestad, Nf6 Ng5 d5 exd5 b5
The Two Knights is more aggresive
Why it is called the Two Knights Defence?
Because most openings for black are called defenses, but here's how Modern Chess Openings describes The Two Knights Defense.
"Probably it would be correct to call this opening the Two Knights' Attack rather than to label it a defense."
What is a more aggressive respons for Black in the Italian Game? 1. e4 - e5, 2. Nf3 - Nc6, 3. Bc4
Giuoco Piano? or the Two Knights Defence?