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1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3 Nf6 5. d3 d6 6. O-O O-O 7. a4 a5

Chess openings · Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo · C54

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

1,356 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3 Nf6 5. d3 d6 6. O-O O-O 7. a4 a5. White wins 50%, draws 4%, Black wins 46%.

Results by rating

Lichess ratingGames
White winsDrawBlack wins
Under 120059
49%47%
1200–1599345
55%42%
1600–1999571
48%47%
2000 and up381
48%46%
All ratings1,356
50%46%

By time control

Time controlGames
Bullet287
52%46%
Blitz737
50%45%
Rapid318
47%47%
Classical14–