Italian Game: Classical Variation, Center Holding Variation

The Italian Game: Classical Variation, Center Holding Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code C53 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 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3 Qe7 5. d4 Bb6. The resulting position leaves white to move.