Ruy Lopez: Closed, Basque Gambit

The Ruy Lopez: Closed, Basque Gambit is a chess opening classified under ECO code C84 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 8 moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O Be7 6. d4 exd4 7. e5 Ne4 8. c3. The resulting position leaves black to move.