3. B to B 4 ...

Clearing the King's side for castling, and posting the Bishop ready for

attacking the present weakest point in Black's position--viz., the K B P;

weakest because defended by the King only.

... 3. B to B 4

No immediate danger being apprehended, Black brings a piece into play.

These three moves on either side constitute the opening called the Giuoco

Piano, whatever be the moves that may follow.

4. P to Q 3 4. P to Q 3

5. B to Q 3 5. B to Kt 3

Better than 5. ... B takes B, because in that case White would obtain an

"open Bishop's file," and double his Rooks upon it after castling; and the

"double pawn," which is in the majority of positions a weakness, is strong

in the centre.

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