I realized how much I play the Giuoco Piano Game and wanted to share it with you! The Giuoco Piano Game is a very common opening from 700-1400. It's a very simple opening to learn so here it is:
First we will start with how you play it, then variations.
That is the setup, now let's dive into the main line.
Now that is the main line. I actually have never had a game like that before. If on move 4. Black doesn't go Nf6, you can simply just play d4 anyway. Some beginners might not want to play the aggressive e5. It's just fine if you take d4.
Here is the variation I like to play best.
On move 6. black does have Bb4 (best move). I haven't ever had an opponent that has played Bb4 though. So you won't have to worry about that.
Here is another variation you could play:
If you don't feel comfortable putting your knight on d2 then you shouldn't be playing c3, and playing Nc3 instead.
Here is another variation you could play:
If you don't want to play Nbd2 then play Nc3 on the 4th-5th move. Here is a game I won playing the Giuoco Piano Game. I blundered Bxf6 in the middle game.(don't do that)
and my opponent resigned due to lack of material.
I really suggest this opening because of it's simplicity and high play rate.
Leave a comment if you have a question or find it useful!
I realized how much I play the Giuoco Piano Game and wanted to share it with you! The Giuoco Piano Game is a very common opening from 700-1400. It's a very simple opening to learn so here it is:
First we will start with how you play it, then variations.
That is the setup, now let's dive into the main line.
Now that is the main line. I actually have never had a game like that before. If on move 4. Black doesn't go Nf6, you can simply just play d4 anyway. Some beginners might not want to play the aggressive e5. It's just fine if you take d4.
Here is the variation I like to play best.
On move 6. black does have Bb4 (best move). I haven't ever had an opponent that has played Bb4 though. So you won't have to worry about that.
Here is another variation you could play:
If you don't feel comfortable putting your knight on d2 then you shouldn't be playing c3, and playing Nc3 instead.
Here is another variation you could play:
If you don't want to play Nbd2 then play Nc3 on the 4th-5th move. Here is a game I won playing the Giuoco Piano Game. I blundered Bxf6 in the middle game.(don't do that)
and my opponent resigned due to lack of material.
I really suggest this opening because of it's simplicity and high play rate.
Leave a comment if you have a question or find it useful!