Ponziani Opening: Leonhardt Variation

The Ponziani Opening: Leonhardt Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code C44 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 4 moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. c3 d5 4. Qa4 Nf6. The resulting position leaves white to move.