Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Tarrasch Variation

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Opening Overview: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Tarrasch Variation

By playing Nc3, the player enters the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Tarrasch Variation, a setup within the Ruy Lopez complex. Departing from the popular Ruy Lopez (d3), this line chooses Nc3. It succeeds by maintaining a similar objective evaluation while altering the flavor of the game. This move directly controls e4 and d5. However engines consider this ambitious, often preferring safer alternatives.

Key Plans

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

The strategic battle ahead will be defined by the struggle 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: Four Knights (Tarrasch) Variation, Spanish Game, Morphy Defense, Nimzovich; Tarrasch Var, Ruy Lopez

Stockfish Analysis of Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Tarrasch Variation:
+1.23 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Tarrasch Variation

  • ECO Code: C77
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 42% / B: 18%
  • Moves: 14
  • Aliases: Spanish: Four Knights (Tarrasch) Variation, Spanish Game, Morphy Defense, Nimzovich; Tarrasch Var, Ruy Lopez, Ruy Lopez: four knights (Tarrasch) variation, Nimzovich; Tarrasch Var, Ruy Lopez
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