Italian Game: Classical Variation, Mestel 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
6.
11. Bg5

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The Italian Game: Classical Variation, Mestel 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.