"This line follows the critical path of the Ruy Lopez. This move opens lines for pieces. Materially, the position is imbalanced."
The move Nxc6 signals the Ruy Lopez: Spanish Countergambit, Harding Gambit, guiding the game into independent territory.
Trajectory: In the resulting middlegame, players must focus on how to simplify to convert the material advantage. Plans should focus on how to simplify to convert the material advantage and control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure..
Structure: The board features a Material Advantage. With a draw rate of 29%, the position is sharp. Engines evaluate it at +0.64.
Also known as: Spanish Game, Spanish Countergambit, Harding Gambit, Ruy Lopez, Harding Gambit, Ruy Lopez
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