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Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with a6
Overview
Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with a6 is a named branch in the Open Games group of chess theory, classified under ECO C54.
The Open Games group covers open games — classical 1.e4 e5 openings where both sides contest the centre directly with pawns.
The line arises from 10 plies — specifically the moves 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3 Nf6 5. d3 a6.
In the opening tree, this line branches off from Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, part of the broader King's Pawn Game system.
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- ECO code
- C54
- Group
- Open Games (C)
- Plies
- 10
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Statistics from Lichess
298,118 games · White 49.1% / Draw 5.1% / Black 45.8%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| O-O | 74,351 | |
| Bb3 | 65,240 | |
| a4 | 50,131 | |
| b4 | 34,523 | |
| Nbd2 | 19,141 | |
| Bg5 | 17,083 | |
| h3 | 10,844 | |
| a3 | 10,145 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 02:18:01
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