1. e2e4  1... e7e5  2. g1f3  2... b8c6  3. f1c4  3... g8f6  4. d2d3  4... f8c5  5. e1g1  5... d7d6  6. c2c3  6... a7a5  7. c4b3  7... e8g8  8. f1e1  8... c5a7  9. h2h3 The move orders in the Italian Opening are very subtle. The important point here is to note that White doesn't develop the knight on d2 too early: the idea is to be ready to play d4 quickly. 9... c8e6  10. b3c2  10... h7h6  11. d3d4 [%c_effect d4;square;d4;type;GreatFind;persistent;true] This has the advantage of not developing the knight on d2 so soon. White is ready to play d4 as the pawn is protected.