1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. d3 Nf6 5. Nc3 d6 6. Bg5
Chess openings · Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo · C50
Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Canal Variation
38,546 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. d3 Nf6 5. Nc3 d6 6. Bg5. White wins 52%, draws 4%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 8,869 | 52%44% |
| 1200–1599 | 13,901 | 52%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 12,195 | 51%45% |
| 2000 and up | 3,581 | 50%45% |
| All ratings | 38,546 | 52%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 11,377 | 52%45% |
| Blitz | 17,039 | 51%45% |
| Rapid | 9,837 | 51%45% |
| Classical | 293 | 55%41% |