1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3 Nf6 5. d3 a6
Chess openings · Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo · C54
Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with a6
6,239 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3 Nf6 5. d3 a6. White wins 51%, draws 4%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 431 | 52%47% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,864 | 53%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 2,354 | 52%45% |
| 2000 and up | 1,590 | 47%46% |
| All ratings | 6,239 | 51%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,233 | 53%45% |
| Blitz | 3,451 | 51%45% |
| Rapid | 1,489 | 50%46% |
| Classical | 66 | 50%48% |