"Instead of the standard Bxf7+, the player opts for d3. It succeeds by sacrificing popularity for a higher scoring weapon. This move prepares slow development."
The move d3 signals the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, guiding the game into independent territory.
Trajectory: From here, play typically proceeds with f5, leading into the Italian Game. Plans should focus on how to control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure and develop rapidly.
Structure: The board features a Fianchetto. With a draw rate of 35%, the position is stable. Engines evaluate it at +0.64.
Also known as: Giuoco Pianissimo: 4.d3, Giuoco Pianissimo, Giuoco Pianissimo
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