Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Closed Showalter Variation

The Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Closed Showalter Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code C66 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. Bb5 Nf6 4. O-O d6 5. d4 Bd7 6. Nc3 Be7 7. Bxc6. The resulting position leaves black to move.