Play as white

Italian Game

60 variations · 4 practice sets

The Italian Game begins with 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4, developing White’s bishop toward f7. The Giuoco Piano and Two Knights Defense are branches of this family; the Fried Liver is an attack within the Two Knights Defense.

Learn plays your selection in order. Quiz shuffles it.

Variation graph

18 variations · Start at the bottom and follow the branches upward.

White moveBlack moveRejoined position
Italian Game — Fried Liver: 18 variations One starting position at the bottom. White and black dots show the side that played each move. Branches join when they reach the same position.

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