Played quickly by Rapport. He clearly knew what he was doing.
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.