French Defense: Classical Variation, Stahlberg Variation

The French Defense: Classical Variation, Stahlberg Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code C14 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 10 moves: 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 Be7 5. e5 Nfd7 6. Bxe7 Qxe7 7. f4 O-O 8. Nf3 c5 9. Qd2 Nc6 10. O-O-O c4. The resulting position leaves white to move.