Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Steinitz Variation

C59 Open games 17 moves

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Nf6 4.Ng5 d5 5.exd5 Na5 6.Bb5+ c6 7.dxc6 bxc6 8.Be2 h6 9.Nh3

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The Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Steinitz Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code C59 (Open games). It is a variation of the Italian Game family. Step through the moves on the board above, then play the line yourself or review it with the built-in engine.