Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto Defense

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Opening Overview: Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto Defense

"Instead of the standard Bb4, the player opts for g6. It succeeds by sacrificing popularity for a statistically stronger weapon. This move prepares to fianchetto the bishop."

The move g6 signals the Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto Defense, steering the game into independent territory.

Trajectory: Going forward, the critical task is to control the key diagonals to exert long-term 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 40%, the position is solid. Engines evaluate it at +1.12.

Also known as: Spanish: Fianchetto (Smyslov) Defence, Spanish Game, Fianchetto Defense, Barnes; Smyslov; Fianchetto Var, Ruy

Stockfish Analysis of Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto Defense:
+1.12 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto Defense

  • ECO Code: C60
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 41% / B: 19%
  • Moves: 9
  • Aliases: Spanish: Fianchetto (Smyslov) Defence, Spanish Game, Fianchetto Defense, Barnes; Smyslov; Fianchetto Var, Ruy, Ruy Lopez: fianchetto (Smyslov/Barnes) defence, Barnes; Smyslov; Fianchetto Var, Ruy
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