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⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 Italian Game Chess Opening for Black [Theory, Plans, Ideas, and Traps]
00:12 Two Knights Defense vs Giuoco Piano
00:42 1) If White simply develops
01:51 Aggressive Kingside Attack
03:58 2) White plays aggressive 4.c3
05:00 Forking White
06:05 If White covers with Nc3
07:21 Crazy moves (main theory)
11:01 3) Classical Variation, Center Attack 6.e5
13:33 Undermining the center
15:30 Beautiful Tactics: Windmill
*Crush the Italian Game as Black — Complete Guide with Traps* ♟️
Struggling against the Italian Game when playing Black? You’re not alone — it’s one of the most common openings at all levels.
But now you can turn the tables.
In this brand-new lesson, GM Igor Smirnov reveals a simple and highly effective opening setup that lets you punish the Italian Game and seize the initiative early.
Better yet — it includes practical traps that can catch even experienced players off guard.
What You’ll Learn in This Video
✅ A complete system to fight the Italian Game as Black
✅ The most common traps White falls into — and how to exploit them
✅ Key strategic ideas to gain the advantage right from the opening
✅ How to add this powerful weapon to your repertoire with confidence
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, you’ll walk away with a ready-to-use plan that gives you active play and real winning chances — without memorizing a ton of theory.
👉 Watch now and learn how to punish the Italian Game as Black — traps included!
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