Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Kostić Defense

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Opening Overview: Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Kostić Defense

"Deviating from the popular Ruy Lopez (Nf6), this line chooses Be7. It succeeds by accepting a riskier evaluation to avoid heavy theory. This move activates the Bishop."

The move Be7 signals the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Kostić Defense, guiding the game into independent territory.

Trajectory: As the position develops, the priority becomes to emphasize piece activity and king safety as lines open rapidly. Plans should focus on how to prioritize piece activity and king safety as lines open quickly and control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure..

Structure: The board features a Open Center. With a draw rate of 31%, the position is stable. Engines evaluate it at -0.19.

Also known as: Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Kostic Defense, Spanish Game, Schliemann Defense, Kostic Defense, Ruy Lopez

Stockfish Analysis of Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Kostić Defense:
-0.19 Balanced
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Technical Details for Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Kostić Defense

  • ECO Code: C63
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 33% / B: 36%
  • Moves: 15
  • Aliases: Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Kostic Defense, Spanish Game, Schliemann Defense, Kostic Defense, Ruy Lopez, Kostic Defense, Ruy Lopez
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