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Bishop's Opening: del Rio Variation

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Overview

Bishop's Opening: del Rio Variation is a specific line in the Open Games family (ECO C23), arising from a recognised theoretical position.

The Open Games group covers open games — classical 1.e4 e5 openings where both sides contest the centre directly with pawns.

The line arises from 6 plies — specifically the moves 1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 Bc5 3. c3 Qg5.

The line refines Bishop's Opening: Philidor Variation, which traces back to the root opening King's Pawn Game.

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ECO code
C23
Group
Open Games (C)
Plies
6
Parent
Bishop's Opening: Philidor Variation

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