Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Neo-Arkhangelsk Variation

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Opening Overview: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Neo-Arkhangelsk Variation

By playing Bc5, the player enters the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Neo-Arkhangelsk Variation, a system within the Ruy Lopez complex. While g6 is the main choice, Bc5 offers a different perspective. It succeeds by sacrificing popularity for a statistically stronger weapon. This move controls key diagonals.

Critical Concepts

  • Control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure.
  • Feature: Fianchetto

As the position develops, the priority becomes to control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure. Data analysis shows a 42% win rate for White, indicating White advantage.

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

Stockfish Analysis of Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Neo-Arkhangelsk Variation:
+0.93 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Neo-Arkhangelsk Variation

  • ECO Code: C78
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 42% / B: 23%
  • Moves: 15
  • Aliases: Spanish: Moeller Defence, Spanish Game, Morphy Defense, Moeller Variation, Ruy Lopez, Ruy Lopez: Moeller defence, Moeller Variation, Ruy Lopez
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