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C54

Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with a4 a5

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Overview

Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with a4 a5 is a specific line in the Open Games family (ECO C54), arising from a recognised theoretical position.

The Open Games group covers open games — classical 1.e4 e5 openings where both sides contest the centre directly with pawns.

It begins with 14 plies and takes 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3 Nf6 5. d3 d6 6. O-O O-O 7. a4 a5 to reach the canonical position.

The line refines Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, which traces back to the root opening King's Pawn Game.

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ECO code
C54
Group
Open Games (C)
Plies
14
Parent
Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo

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