why is the Italian opening labeled a beginner opening?

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kindaspongey
DeirdreSkye wrote:

Modern existed. It was Steinitz.The modern era of chess probably starts with him.

https://www.newinchess.com/media/wysiwyg/product_pdf/3718.pdf

Rat1960

I always took it to mean where you *begin* rather than when you are a developed player you move away from beginner stuff. See #21 above.

Killer77026
SeniorPatzer wrote:

Is the two knights defense simple to learn against the Italian game?  

Sure but look out for the fried liver attack