French Defense: McCutcheon Variation, Exchange Variation

The French Defense: McCutcheon Variation, Exchange Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code C12 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 5 moves: 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 Bb4 5. exd5. The resulting position leaves black to move.