Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Schönemann Attack

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Opening Overview: Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Schönemann Attack

By playing d4, the player enters the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Schönemann Attack, a system within the Ruy Lopez complex. While Nc3 is the main choice, d4 offers a different perspective. It succeeds by maintaining a solid objective evaluation while changing the character of the game. This move exerts pressure on e5 and c5.

Critical Concepts

  • Focus on maneuvering and wing expansion.
  • Control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure.
  • Feature: Locked Center, Fianchetto

As the position develops, the priority becomes to focus on maneuvering and wing expansion. Data analysis shows a 42% win rate for White, indicating White advantage.

Also known as: Spanish: Schliemann, 4.d4, Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Schoenemann Attack, Spanish Game, Schliemann Defense

Stockfish Analysis of Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Schönemann Attack:
+1.18 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Schönemann Attack

  • ECO Code: C63
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 42% / B: 19%
  • Moves: 11
  • Aliases: Spanish: Schliemann, 4.d4, Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Schoenemann Attack, Spanish Game, Schliemann Defense, Schoenemann Attack, Ruy Lopez, Schoenemann Attack, Ruy Lopez
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