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River_Reaper

Which openings, for white and black, give almost no attacking prospects?

KeSetoKaiba

I would say symmetrical openings (either side) often times focus on development and attacking prospects do not manifest so quickly. A prime example may be the Giuoco Piano Game: Giuoco Pianissimo Variation. This opening name "Giuoco Pianissimo" literally translates into "Very Quiet" as referring to the "calm" game state that is typically thematic.

Standard Four Knights Game also has less attacking potential I would say, but the Scotch Four Knights seems like a more ambitious opening in my opinion.  

nov04-inactive

I would say closed games, where there are more maneuvers like maybe the closed ruy Lopez?

tygxc

Italian: Giuoco Pianissimo 1 e4 e5 2 Nf3 Nc6 3 Bc4 Bc5 4 c3 Nf6 5 d3

HilariouslyUnfunny

i recommend english for white

caro kann for black

scotch for white is good

kings indian is chad for black