The Italian Renaissance II: The Main Lines

GM Martyn Kravtsiv shines the spotlight on the Italian Game (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4). Most chess players learn the basics of this opening as beginners, yet it contains enough depth and complexity to provide the world's best players with a rich and ever-evolving battleground. The author delves deep into the most important main lines, explaining the key move-order details and providing White with a series of well-researched ideas.