Italian Game

Play as White • Repeat until it's automatic

Bird's Defence

Black plays the offbeat 3...Nd4, immediately challenging the Italian bishop and inviting tactical complications. Named after the English master Henry Bird, this surprise weapon can catch unprepared opponents off guard. After 4.Nxd4 exd4 5.O-O, Black accepts a slightly worse structure for active piece play and the bishop pair.

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You (White)

Your move - play White's next move

ProgressMove 1 of 5

Move Sequence

1.e4e5

2.Nf3Nc6

3.Bc4Nd4

4.Nxd4exd4

5.O-ONf6

Current lineBird's Defence

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Reps

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Streak

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