Bishop's Opening: Boi Variation
ECO C23 ยท Bishop's Opening
The Bishop's Opening: Boi Variation (C23) is a chess opening in the Bishop's Opening family, played by White. It arises after the moves 1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 Bc5.
Moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 Bc5
About this opening
The Boi Variation (2.Bc4 Bc5) is the central position of the Bishop's Opening: both sides aim their bishop at the opponent's center in a symmetrical, quiet structure. White often prepares d3, Nf3 and c3 for slow play, or may transpose into the Italian Game. It is a classical, sound battleground, good for learning harmonious development and the fight for the center.