Fritz Trainer: Tactic Toolbox Italian Game w/Mihail Marin

The Italian Game — traditionally known as the Giuoco Piano, or "quiet game" — is primarily a positional opening. But beneath its calm surface lies a wealth of latent tactical possibilities for both sides, especially in the Giuoco Pianissimo systems with d2-d3 where all the pieces and pawns remain on the board for a long time.

In this Fritz Trainer course, GM Mihail Marin provides a tactical guide for Black, exploring themes including the tactical power of the c5-bishop, the relative restriction of the c6-knight, kingside attacking ideas, and the fight for the centre. To broaden the viewer's understanding, Marin also examines mirrored ideas from White's perspective — including the tactical potential of White's light-squared bishop — and highlights the tactical dangers Black must watch out for.

• Video running time: 5 hours 18 minutes
• Key themes: c5-bishop tactics, kingside attacks, centre fights, mirrored ideas
• Perspective: Primarily a guide for Black
• Instructor: GM Mihail Marin
• Format: Fritz Trainer Digital Download