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- Caissa Codex
- King's Pawn Game C20
- King's Knight Opening C40
- Normal Variation C44
- Italian Game C50
- Giuoco Piano C50
- Four Knights Game: Italian Variation C50 you are here
Four Knights Game: Italian Variation
Overview
Four Knights Game: Italian Variation (ECO C50) is a variation of Italian Game: Giuoco Piano, reached after 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. Nc3 Nf6 — 4 moves.
In 8,698,356 rated Lichess games between players rated 1600 to 2500, White won 47.6%, Black 47.5% and 4.9% were drawn. White's most played move here is 5. d3, in 52% of those games.
- ECO code
- C50
- Group
- Open Games (C)
- Length
- 4 moves
- Parent
- Italian Game: Giuoco Piano
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Statistics from Lichess
8,698,356 games · White 47.6% / Draw 4.9% / Black 47.5%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| d3 | 4,513,125 | |
| O-O | 2,435,205 | |
| h3 | 593,396 | |
| Ng5 | 406,131 | |
| a3 | 343,906 | |
| d4 | 93,116 | |
| Nd5 | 57,739 | |
| Nxe5 | 52,908 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 01:52:36
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