Annotated by ben13 (1948): The Italian game has always been a solid opening choice for white, but has grown out of favor lately with the Ruy Lopez. A common idea played to secure the d4 square and make a push to either d4 or b4 if given the opportunity. Developing and attacking the e4 pawn, while also controlling d5. Played with the simple idea of protecting e4 and making way for the bishop and the knight.…
Annotated by dylam (1200): I never liked the Italian style... the closed Italian system. I think it gives no advantage to white. in my opinion, it weakeness the center. white will be left with the e5 pawn in the middle of the board with not so much defenders on it while black will concentrate his pressure towards it. black has 3 developed pieces while white only two. the e5 pawn is kinda weak. white try to…
