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C60

Ruy Lopez: Pollock Defense

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Overview

Ruy Lopez: Pollock Defense is a specific line in the Open Games family (ECO C60), 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.

It begins with 6 plies and takes 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Na5 to reach the canonical position.

The line refines Ruy Lopez, which traces back to the root opening King's Pawn Game.

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ECO code
C60
Group
Open Games (C)
Plies
6
Parent
Ruy Lopez

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