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C74

Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense, Siesta Variation

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Overview

Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense, Siesta Variation is a specific line in the Open Games family (ECO C74), 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 10 plies — specifically the moves 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 d6 5. c3 f5.

The line refines Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense, which traces back to the root opening King's Pawn Game.

It continues primarily into one named line, Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense.

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ECO code
C74
Group
Open Games (C)
Plies
10
Parent
Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense
Direct variations
1

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