Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...e5/2. Nf3/2...Nc6/3. Bc4/3...Bc5

3...Bc5 – Giuoco Piano
White's main plan is to take control of the center with a d4 push. They must choose whether to do it right then (/4. d4/ to get a lead in development (despite the loss of the pawn)), or to prepare it with moves like /4. c3/ or /4. b4/.

White may also forget about the d4-push, and play a quieter line, by supporting the center with /4. d3/, for example.

Theory table
'''1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5'''