1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. d3 Nf6 5. Nc3
Chess openings · Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo · C50
Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Italian Four Knights Variation
182,929 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. d3 Nf6 5. Nc3. White wins 51%, draws 4%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 44,435 | 51%45% |
| 1200–1599 | 73,768 | 51%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 53,395 | 51%45% |
| 2000 and up | 11,331 | 49%45% |
| All ratings | 182,929 | 51%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 44,072 | 52%46% |
| Blitz | 81,556 | 51%45% |
| Rapid | 55,465 | 50%45% |
| Classical | 1,836 | 51%43% |