"Instead of the standard Nd4, the player opts for Nge7. It succeeds by sacrificing popularity for a statistically stronger weapon. This move improves the Knight's scope."
The move Nge7 signals the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Cozio 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 32%, the position is solid. Engines evaluate it at +0.47.
Also known as: Spanish: Cozio Deferred, Spanish Game, Morphy Defense, Cozio Defense Deferred, Ruy Lopez
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