Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred, Lipnitsky Variation

The Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred, Lipnitsky Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code C79 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 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O d6 6. Bxc6+ bxc6 7. d4 Bg4. The resulting position leaves white to move.