Fast and Furious: New developments in the Italian

by Robert Ris
4/18/2019 – Today's topic: The Italian with 4.c3 ♞f6 5.d4 exd4 6.e5, offers both sides dynamic chances. In this show IM Robert Ris will review GM games to illustrate the main plans and help you learn about the thematic attacking ideas in the ensuing pawn structure. The live show at 17:00 UTC (19:00 CEST / 2 PM EDT) is free to watch, and available on-demand for ChessBase Premium account holders (but FREE for a limited time!). To chat, please visit videos.chessbase.com/live or login via Playchess for Windows.

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Italian with 4.c3 ♞f6 5.d4 exd4 6.e5

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The Italian Opening has recently gained in popularity. Whereas the slow system (with 5.d3) in the Giuoco Piano might not be to everyone's taste, the setup with 5.d4 exd4 6.e5 is a more straightforward attempt to put the opponent under pressure as quickly as possible. The ensuing structures are very interesting and offer both sides chances exploiting their trump cards.

 

White is looking for ideas building up a kingside attack, while Black is intending to generate active counterplay in the centre against White's pawns on d4 and e5. In tonight's show recent grandmaster games will be discussed to illustrate both sides plans. It's recommended for those who want to build an easy to learn repertoire for White with 1.e4 e5 and understand more about thematic attacking ideas with this pawn structure.

But first...What is White's easiest way converting his advantage?

 

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Robert is an International Master who mostly spends his time training and coaching talented youngsters. On the PlayChess server The Fast and the Furious is a popular show where he explains sharp opening lines for a wider audience. He is also a well-known ChessBase author who produced numerous DVDs and regularly contributes to ChessBase Magazine as well. Since 2015 he is the organizer of the Dutch Rapid Championships in his home town Amstelveen.