Bishop's Opening: Lopez Variation, Lopez Gambit
ECO C23
Move order
1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 Bc5 3. Qe2 Nf6 4. f4
Ideas
ECO C covers open games (1. e4 e5) and the French Defense. White stakes a claim in the center and opens lines for the bishop and queen. This entry tracks a longer branch in the opening tree. Use the diagram and SAN list to recognize the tabiya, then try the line against Maia to explore typical plans in practice.