French Defense: St. George Defense, Traditional Line

The French Defense: St. George Defense, Traditional Line is a chess opening classified under ECO code C00 in the Open Games & French Defense family, beginning with 1.e4 e5 or 1.e4 e6, including the Italian Game, Ruy Lopez, and French Defense. It is reached after 6 moves: 1. e4 e6 2. d4 a6 3. Nf3 b5 4. Bd3 c5 5. c3 Bb7 6. O-O Nf6. The resulting position leaves white to move.