C50
Italian Game: Giuoco Piano
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5
The Italian Game: Giuoco Piano is a chess opening classified under ECO code C50. It is reached after the moves 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5.
It belongs to the Italian Game family — one of many ways the line can branch. Understanding the parent system’s plans is the fastest way to play this variation well.
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