Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation

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Opening Overview: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation

"Instead of the standard Bxc6, the player opts for d3. It succeeds by sacrificing popularity for a higher scoring weapon. This move prepares slow development. However engines consider this ambitious, often preferring safer alternatives."

The move d3 signals the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation, guiding 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 key diagonals to exert long-term pressure and develop rapidly.

Structure: The board features a Fianchetto. With a draw rate of 31%, the position is stable. Engines evaluate it at +1.04.

Also known as: Spanish: Anderssen Variation, Spanish Game, Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation, Ruy Lopez

Stockfish Analysis of Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation:
+1.04 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation

  • ECO Code: C77
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 45% / B: 24%
  • Moves: 14
  • Aliases: Spanish: Anderssen Variation, Spanish Game, Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation, Ruy Lopez, Ruy Lopez: Anderssen variation, Anderssen Variation, Ruy Lopez
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