In master level chess, the Ruy Lopez offered better winning chances for White.
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it is true and specially the gioco piano which offred a low chances for white and for black to make an attack.
With the Italian Game it's very difficult for white to keep the initiativ of the game. Sooner or later, Black wil gain control of the game.
why did the italian loses its power in our days?
however, it was the second most popular openings (behind the kings gambit). the master Anderssen was an excellent italian player.