Learn The Two Knights Defense
How can Black avoid the Italian Game and fight for the initiative right away?
The Two Knights Defense is a great way for Black to complicate the game and fight against 1.e4. Black invites White to target the f7-pawn early on, but it won't be easy for White to keep control of the position.
- Practice thematic tactics in the Two Knights Defense.
- Follow the moves in a model game by GM Hikaru Nakamura.