Italian Game: Classical Variation, Center Holding Variation

1.
1. e4
2. e5
2.
3. Nf3
4. Nc6
3.
5. Bc4
6. Bc5
4.
7. c3
8. Qe7
5.
9. d4
10. Bb6

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The Italian Game: Classical Variation, Center Holding Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code C53 (Open games). It is a variation of the Italian Game family. Step through the moves on the board above, then play the line yourself or review it with the built-in engine.