1. e2e4  1... e7e5  2. f1c4 The Bishop Opening is an interesting option for those who want to play the Italian and avoid the Petroff. Of course, with the absence of the black knight on c6, new possibilities appear. 2... g8f6  3. d2d3  3... c7c6  4. g1f3  4... d7d5  5. c4b3  5... a7a5  6. a2a4  6... f8b4  7. c2c3  7... b4d6  8. e4d5  8... c6d5  9. c1g5  9... c8e6  10. b1a3 Of course, there are many possibilities for both sides in the previous moves, but so far we have well-known theoretical moves. 10... h7h6  11. g5h4 A question arises here: where should Black develop the knight: on d7 or c6 $2 It seems both moves are playable. 11... b8d7  12. a3b5  12... d6b8 One of Black's advantages with this formation is that the rook has a greater scope if it is developed on a6. 13. d3d4 Played quickly by Rapport. He clearly knew what he was doing. 13... e5e4  14. f3d2  14... e8g8 Black needs to look for improvement in the next moves, as he will be in an uncomfortable position in the game. 15. d2f1  15... f8e8  16. f1e3  16... g7g5 [%c_effect g5;square;g5;type;Inaccuracy;persistent;true] 17. h4g3  17... b8f4 [%c_effect f4;square;f4;type;GreatFind;persistent;true] A new move and the only way to justify the advance of the g-pawn. 18. b5d6 [%c_effect d6;square;d6;type;GreatFind;persistent;true] This forces Black to exchange the important dark-squared bishop. 18... f4d6  19. g3d6  19... d7f8  20. d6e5 [%c_effect e5;square;e5;type;Inaccuracy;persistent;true] Rapport plays in his typical creative style, but there are two solid moves that offer an advantage. 20... f6d7 [%c_effect d7;square;d7;type;GreatFind;persistent;true] It's necessary to challenge the powerful bishop. 21. h2h4 White has many alternatives. 21... d7e5  22. d4e5  22... g5h4  23. d1h5 White could consider taking on d5: 23... d8g5 [%c_effect g5;square;g5;type;GreatFind;persistent;true] 24. h1h4 [%c_effect h4;square;h4;type;Inaccuracy;persistent;true] 24... f8g6  25. h4h2 [%c_effect h2;square;h2;type;Mistake;persistent;true] This is a losing move. 25... d5d4 [%c_effect d4;square;d4;type;GreatFind;persistent;true] Now White's position goes downhill. The rook is too passive on h2. 26. b3e6  26... d4e3  27. h5g5  27... h6g5  28. e6f5  28... e3f2  29. e1f2  29... e4e3 [%c_effect e3;square;e3;type;GreatFind;persistent;true] A fine detail. 30. f2g3  30... g6h4 [%c_effect h4;square;h4;type;GreatFind;persistent;true] 31. f5c2  31... a8d8 Black has an overwhelming advantage.