The Open Game — 1.e4 e5

Begins with 1.e4 e5. Classical central symmetry leading to open, tactical positions and a rich family of openings for Black.

Includes Italian, Ruy Lopez (Morphy/Berlin/Schliemann/Steinitz), Scotch, Petrov, Philidor, Vienna, Four Knights, and kings-gambit branches.

Opening summary

Opening moves: 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Bc5 4.c3

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Key Systems for Black

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