Don’t try this at home! Giuoco Piano: 3…Bc5 4.c3 Nf6 5.d4 - Don’t be greedy!

Giuoco Piano: 3…Bc5 4.c3 Nf6 5.d4 - Don’t be greedy!

Opening: C50: Giuoco Piano

Ronen 'Indiana-Jones' Har-Zvi this week continues illustrating the tricks and the don't do's in the Italian Opening often called 'Giuoco Piano'. This is a very common opening, especially for club players, but also for the top guns, who use this weapon full of amazing tactics. How many times grabbing a piece seems to be the only - and the best - way to win a game directly in the opening? Let's follow Ronen, and understand why this is not always true!