The Italian Game has been analysed for over 500 years, yet 3...g6 remains a surprisingly under-explored reply. In this book, correspondence chess master Marek Soszynski reveals how Black can sidestep mainstream Italian theory and steer the game into unfamiliar, strategically rich positions. Combining concise theoretical guidance with eleven deeply annotated master games, he demonstrates that this neglected system consistently offers practical chances beyond what engine evaluations suggest. Ideal for ambitious club players and tournament competitors alike, The Italian Fianchetto 3.Bc4 g6!? provides a sound, original, and easy-to-learn weapon for anyone seeking to surprise Italian Game specialists — and surprise Scotch Gambit fans too, as the systems transpose.
