Ruy Lopez: Nürnberg Variation

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Opening Overview: Ruy Lopez: Nürnberg Variation

By playing f6, the player enters the Ruy Lopez: Nürnberg Variation, a setup within the Ruy Lopez complex. Deviating from the popular Ruy Lopez (Bb4), this line chooses f6. It succeeds by maintaining a similar objective evaluation while altering the flavor of the game. This move grabs space.

Key Plans

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

As the position develops, the priority becomes to control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure. Data analysis shows a 38% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Also known as: Spanish: Nuernberg Variation, Ruy Lopez: Nuernberg Variation, Nuremberg Defense, Ruy Lopez

Stockfish Analysis of Ruy Lopez: Nürnberg Variation:
+0.33 Balanced
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Technical Details for Ruy Lopez: Nürnberg Variation

  • ECO Code: C60
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 38% / B: 31%
  • Moves: 9
  • Aliases: Spanish: Nuernberg Variation, Ruy Lopez: Nuernberg Variation, Nuremberg Defense, Ruy Lopez, Nuremberg Defense, Ruy Lopez
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