Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense

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Opening Overview: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense

By playing O-O, the player enters the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, a setup within the Ruy Lopez complex. While d3 is the consensus choice, O-O offers a fresh perspective. It succeeds by accepting a riskier evaluation to avoid heavy theory. This move tucks the King away.

Key Plans

  • Control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure.
  • Feature: Fianchetto

From here, play typically proceeds with g6 or d5, leading into the Ruy Lopez. Data analysis shows a 39% win rate for White, indicating White advantage.

Also known as: Spanish: 5.O-O, Spanish Game, Morphy Defense, Normal Variation, Ruy Lopez; C78

Stockfish Analysis of Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense:
+0.73 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense

  • ECO Code: C78
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 39% / B: 24%
  • Moves: 14
  • Aliases: Spanish: 5.O-O, Spanish Game, Morphy Defense, Normal Variation, Ruy Lopez; C78, Ruy Lopez: 5.O-O, Normal Variation, Ruy Lopez; C78
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