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Ruy Lopez Open Defence
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
Moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O Nxe4 6. d4 b5
Parent: Ruy Lopez

Ruy Lopez: Open Defence

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7. Bb3 is necessary to save the bishop. From time to time some bright spark will wheel out 7. d5?! Easily dealt with, this can be.

Other Options

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  • 7. Re1!?
  • 7. Nxe5!?, the Friess Attack.
  • 7. Qe2!?

These variations are not well-known and very dubious, but they might lead to fun positions.

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References

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Chess openings quick reference
1. e4
2. Nf3
With 2...Nc6:
With other 2nd moves:
2. Other
1... other
1. d4
Flank
Unorthodox