The Italian Opening for White - Justus Bargsten

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Last updated 16 novembro 2024

The Italian Opening for White - Justus Bargsten

The Italian Opening for White by Justus BargstenPlanning and strategic understanding The Italian Opening is one of the oldest in chess history, mentioned as early as the 15th century, but is still a frequent guest today, even at the highest level, most recently in the 2021 world championship match between Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi. Although the challenger lost this game, the use of the Italian Opening alone shows that it's a serious weapon even among top grandmasters. Many white players choose it because they want to obtain a sub- Stantial Game. The positions are often less concrete and tactical than in other openings, and because they are also less analyzed, the modern Italian offers a good mix of uncharted territory and positional understanding. With this work, the author aims to illustrate the modern ideas of the Italian Opening to