Opening · Italian Game · C54

Giuoco Pianissimo · as Black

Meet c3 and d3 with …d6 and …a5; don’t rush the break.

Giuoco Pianissimo. c3 and d3 — a slow Italian that rewards patience. Play the Black side.

Don't rush d4. Improve pieces, then break when you're ready.

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