1.e4 - Controls the center.
1...e5 - Symmetric response.
2.Nf3 - Develops and attacks e5.
2...Nc6 - Defends e5.
3.Bc4 - Italian Game! White targets f7.
3...Bc5 - Giuoco Piano. Black develops symmetrically.
4.c3 - White prepares d4, building a strong center.
4...Nf6 - Black develops and attacks e4.
5.d4 - White opens the center with tempo.
White's plans: Establish a strong center. Castle and develop the queenside.
Black's plans: Challenge the center with ...exd4 or ...d5. Develop actively.
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