Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with a4 a5

The Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with a4 a5 is a chess opening classified under ECO code C54 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. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3 Nf6 5. d3 d6 6. O-O O-O 7. a4 a5. The resulting position leaves white to move.