Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Canal Variation
ECO C5011 half-movesBlack to move
Moves
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. d3 Nf6 5. Nc3 d6 6. Bg5
The Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Canal Variation (C50) reaches this position after 11 half-moves, with Black to move. Want to know why each move is played, the plans for both sides, and the traps to avoid? Step through it on an interactive board while the Chess Guru explains every idea in plain English.