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The Slow Italian at the Top Level

Chess Mate Studio ยท 26:04

Elite players keep returning to the quietest lines of the Italian. Here is what they are actually playing for.

OpeningsAdvanced26:04Chess Mate Studio

What you'll take away

  • โ€”Delay d4 and keep the tension
  • โ€”Manoeuvre the knight to g3 before committing

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