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 