1. e2e4  1... e7e5  2. g1f3  2... b8c6  3. f1c4 The Italian is a mandatory guest at all elite tournaments. This time we won't have a slow maneuvering game, as usually happens. Complications will set in quickly. 3... f8c5  4. c2c3  4... g8f6  5. d2d3  5... d7d6 