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C63

Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Classical Variation

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Overview

Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Classical Variation is a specific line in the Open Games family (ECO C63), 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.

Play reaches this position via 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 f5 4. Nc3 fxe4 5. Nxe4 d5 6. Nxe5 dxe4 7. Nxc6 Qg5, after 14 plies of opening development.

The line refines Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Dyckhoff Variation, which traces back to the root opening King's Pawn Game.

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ECO code
C63
Group
Open Games (C)
Plies
14
Parent
Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Dyckhoff Variation

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