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Giuoco Piano

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Also known as Italian game, 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5

chess opening starting with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5

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Encyclopedic overview

Moves1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Bc5 ECOC50–C54 Origin16th century Named afterItalian: 'Quiet Game' ParentItalian Game Synonyms Italian Opening Piano Opening

The Giuoco Piano ( pronounced [ˈdʒwɔːko ˈpjaːno]; Italian for 'Quiet Game') is a chess opening beginning with the moves:

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