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Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with a6
Overview
Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with a6 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.
Play reaches this position via 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3 Nf6 5. d3 d6 6. Nbd2 a6, after 12 plies of opening development.
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
- 12
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