Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation, Keres Variation

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Opening Overview: Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation, Keres Variation

By playing Nc3, the player enters the Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation, Keres Variation, a setup within the Ruy Lopez complex. Departing from the popular Ruy Lopez (O-O), this line chooses Nc3. It succeeds by maintaining a similar objective evaluation while altering the flavor of the game. This move directly controls e4 and d5. Notably, the player possesses the bishop pair.

Key Plans

  • Open the position to leverage the scope of the bishops.
  • Control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure.
  • Feature: Bishop Pair, Fianchetto

The strategic battle ahead will be defined by the struggle to open the position to leverage the long-range bishops. Data analysis shows a 36% win rate for White, indicating White advantage.

Also known as: Spanish: Exchange, Keres Variation, Spanish Game, Exchange Variation, Ruy Lopez: exchange, Keres variation

Stockfish Analysis of Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation, Keres Variation:
+0.52 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation, Keres Variation

  • ECO Code: C68
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 36% / B: 26%
  • Moves: 14
  • Aliases: Spanish: Exchange, Keres Variation, Spanish Game, Exchange Variation, Ruy Lopez: exchange, Keres variation
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