Possibly helpful:
Two Knights Defence by Jan Pinski (2004)
Italian Game and Evans Gambit by Jan Pinski (2005)
https://web.archive.org/web/20140626192818/http://www.chesscafe.com/text/hansen78.pdf
Starting Out: Open Games by Glenn Flear (2010)
https://web.archive.org/web/20140626232452/http://www.chesscafe.com/text/hansen134.pdf
Chess Openings for White, Explained 2nd Ed. by Alburt, Dzindzichashvili & Perelshteyn (2010)
https://web.archive.org/web/20140626210017/http://www.chesscafe.com/text/hansen132.pdf
http://theweekinchess.com/john-watson-reviews/good...good...good...disastrous
Beating 1.e4 e5 by John Emms (2010)
My First Chess Opening Repertoire for White by Vincent Moret (2016)
All,
I'm reaching out to the brain trust here with another question. I've developed some level of opening skill with the Italian game. I'm getting stronger tactically, and I've played this opening in a few hundred games. I usually do very well in the opening play. I'm challenged to have a good understanding of common attack themes in the middle game. For that reason I struggle to develop a good plan. Disclaimer, I'm pretty blunderific, particularly in speed chess. I'm well aware of this, and doing my best to address it.
When I learned about castling opposite and then pawn storming I found that to be extremely helpful, however I'm aware that in the majority of positions this isn't the preferred / common approach most strong players would pursue. If any one can take a look at a couple examples from my game history and/or provide suggestions I'd be greatly appreciative!
White Games Played: https://www.chess.com/games/archive?gameOwner=my_game&username=&gameType=recent&opening=&gameResult=&opponent=&color=white&gameTitle=&search=
Best Wishes,
Chris / Paragon
Peoria, IL, USA