Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Alekhine Variation

The Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Alekhine Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code C27 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 7 moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. Bc4 Nxe4 4. Qh5 Nd6 5. Bb3 Be7 6. Nf3 Nc6 7. Nxe5. The resulting position leaves black to move.