Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...e5/2. Bc4/2...Bc5/3. Nf3
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< Chess Opening Theory | 1. e4 | 1...e5 | 2. Bc4 | 2...Bc5
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation(FEN)
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Bishop's Opening Classical Defence[edit]
3. Nf3[edit]
White position is quite sharp, an attack on the e5 pawn, a possible break on d4 would gain a tempo on the Black Bishop. Black has one one move to try for equality, that's 3...Nc6 and transpose into the Giuoco Piano.
Theory table[edit]
For explanation of theory tables see theory table and for notation see algebraic notation.
- 1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 Bc5 3.Nf3
| 3 | 4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Giuoco Piano by transposition |
Nf3 Nc6 |
= | |
| ... d6 |
c3 |
+= | |
| ... Nf6?! |
Nxe5 |
+= |
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References[edit]
- Goeller, Michael. The Bishop's Opening.
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