1. e2e4  1... e7e5  2. g1f3  2... b8c6  3. f1c4  3... g8f6  4. d2d3  4... f8c5  5. c2c3  5... a7a5 [%cal da7a5][%c_arrow a7a5;keyPressed;none;from;a7;opacity;0.8;to;a5;persistent;false] Players with Black in the Italian Opening must decide whether to place the pawn on a6 or a5. It's a matter of taste, since both have their merits. 6. e1g1  6... d7d6  7. f1e1  7... e8g8  8. c1g5  8... h7h6  9. g5h4  9... g7g5 The typical play after the pin. The game usually becomes very sharp.