U.S. Chess Mates - Giuoco Piano
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The Giuoco Piano is a chess opening characterized by the moves:
1. e4, e5 2. Nf3, Nc6 3. Bc4, Bc5
The Giuoco Piano ( aka Italian game: "quiet game" ), is the oldest recorded
opening. The Portuguese Damiano played it at the beginning of the 16th
century and the Italian Greco played it at the beginning of the 17th century.
The opening is also known as the Italian Game, although that term is
sometimes used more generally to describe the position after 1. e4, e5
2. Nf3, Nc6 3. Bc4.
The Giuoco Piano was popular through the 19th century, but modern
refinements in defensive play have led most chess masters towards
openings like the Ruy Lopez that offer White greater chances for long
term initiative.
White's "Italian bishop" at c4 prevents Black from advancing in the center
with ...d5 and attacks the vulnerable f7 square. White plans to dominate the
center with d2-d4 and to attack the Black king. Black aims to free his game by
exchanging pieces and playing the pawn break ...d5 or to hold his center
pawn at e5.
1. e4, e5 2. Nf3, Nc6 3. Bc4, Bc5
The Giuoco Piano ( aka Italian game: "quiet game" ), is the oldest recorded
opening. The Portuguese Damiano played it at the beginning of the 16th
century and the Italian Greco played it at the beginning of the 17th century.
The opening is also known as the Italian Game, although that term is
sometimes used more generally to describe the position after 1. e4, e5
2. Nf3, Nc6 3. Bc4.
The Giuoco Piano was popular through the 19th century, but modern
refinements in defensive play have led most chess masters towards
openings like the Ruy Lopez that offer White greater chances for long
term initiative.
White's "Italian bishop" at c4 prevents Black from advancing in the center
with ...d5 and attacks the vulnerable f7 square. White plans to dominate the
center with d2-d4 and to attack the Black king. Black aims to free his game by
exchanging pieces and playing the pawn break ...d5 or to hold his center
pawn at e5.
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