Ruy Lopez: Bird's Defense Deferred

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Opening Overview: Ruy Lopez: Bird's Defense Deferred

"While b5 is the main choice, Nd4 offers a different perspective. It succeeds by maintaining a solid objective evaluation while changing the character of the game. This move improves the Knight's scope."

The move Nd4 signals the Ruy Lopez: Bird's Defense Deferred, steering the game into independent territory.

Trajectory: The strategic battle ahead will be defined by the struggle to control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure. Plans should focus on how to control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure and develop rapidly.

Structure: The board features a Fianchetto. With a draw rate of 36%, the position is solid. Engines evaluate it at +0.03.

Also known as: Spanish: Bird's Deferred

Stockfish Analysis of Ruy Lopez: Bird's Defense Deferred:
+0.03 Balanced
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Technical Details for Ruy Lopez: Bird's Defense Deferred

  • ECO Code: C70
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 32% / B: 32%
  • Moves: 12
  • Aliases: Spanish: Bird's Deferred
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