Italian Game

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Canal Variation

The pin-and-trade plan: White develops with d3 and Nc3, then pins the f6 knight with Bg5 and exchanges it after ...h6. The resulting position features Black's bishop pair against White's better pawn structure and central control - a strategic battle between two long-term assets.

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You (White)

Your move - play White's next move

ProgressMove 1 of 7

Move Sequence

1.e4e5

2.Nf3Nc6

3.Bc4Bc5

4.d3Nf6

5.Nc3d6

6.Bg5h6

7.Bxf6Qxf6

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