The Ponziani Opening: Romanishin 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 3 moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. c3 Be7. The resulting position leaves white to move.
Resulting Position
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. c3 Be7
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