Italian Game: Giuoco Piano

ECO C50 · Italian Game · positional · beginner

The Italian Game: Giuoco Piano (C50) is a positional chess opening in the Italian Game family, played by White. It arises after the moves 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5. The 'quiet game'. Solid development with Bc4 and c3. Recommended for beginner players.

Moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5

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