The Bishop's Opening arises after 1.e4 e5 2.Bc4 (ECO C23). White develops the bishop to c4 straight away, aiming at the vulnerable f7 square while staying flexible - the knight is not yet committed.
It is one of the oldest openings there is. It often transposes into the Vienna or the Italian, but it can also lead to independent, quiet play with d3 and slow development.
The Bishop's Opening is a decent way to sidestep the theory of the Italian and the Spanish and hand the opponent a less-studied but perfectly healthy position.
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The pieces will be arranged into the chosen pattern.
It is the mating side to move. Find mate in one.
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