Top 5 Chess Opening Mistakes After 1.e4 - Italian Game Traps and Defenses

This 12-minute video from Remote Chess Academy reveals the five most common opening mistakes White players make after 1.e4, occurring in over 15 million chess games. Explore deadly traps Black can set against popular variations like the Two Knights Defense, Fried Liver Attack, Four Knights Game, and Polerio Defense. Discover how to punish these errors in the Italian Game (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Nf6), often leading to checkmate or decisive advantage in under 10 moves. The lesson breaks down each mistake with clear explanations and demonstrates powerful counter-tactics, including the Rousseau Gambit and Ponziani-Steinitz Gambit. Perfect for players looking to improve their opening knowledge and avoid common pitfalls in 1.e4 positions.