The Complete Italian Game Guide | Gambits, Traps for White & Black

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Find the Italian Game chess opening traps and variations shown in the video in this blog-post – https://chess-teacher.com/italian-game-opening-traps/

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⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 Italian Game Chess Opening Traps for White & Black
00:08 TRAPS FOR WHITE00:14 Trap-1 (Deutz Gambit)
02:45 Trap-2
03:16 Trap-3
04:28 Trap-4 (Giuoco Piano, Albin Gambit)
06:46 Trap-5 (Greco Gambit)
08:31 TRAPS FOR BLACK
08:44 Trap-6 (Ulvestad Variation)
11:11 Trap-7 (Four Knights Game)
12:57 Trap-8 (Fritz Variation)
14:00 Trap-9 (Ponziani-Steinitz Gambit)
15:47 Trap-10 (Giuoco Pianissimo)

*10 Deadly Traps in the Italian Game* 🪤♟️

The Italian Game is one of the most common chess openings — simple on the surface, but full of hidden tactical landmines.

From the Deutz Gambit to the Greco Gambit, this opening can quickly turn sharp and dangerous, catching even experienced players off guard.

In this new lesson, GM Igor Smirnov reveals 10 powerful traps from the Italian Game — showing how both White and Black can use these tactical ideas to win fast and punish careless play.

What You’ll Learn in This Video

✅ 5 deadly traps for White that create instant attacking chances
✅ 5 dangerous counter-traps for Black that reverse the pressure
✅ How to exploit common mistakes in the Italian Game
✅ How to spot and avoid traps your opponents set against you
✅ Tactical ideas that can bring you quick, satisfying wins

These traps aren’t just tricks — they teach powerful attacking and defensive themes that will sharpen your tactical vision in every opening.

👉 Watch now to master the 10 deadliest traps in the Italian Game — for both White and Black!

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