Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...e5/2. Nf3/2...Nc6/3. Bb5/3...a6/4. Ba4/4...d6
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN) r1bqkbnr/1pp2ppp/p1np4/4p3/B3P3/5N2/PPPP1PPP/RNBQK2R | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Parent: Ruy Lopez | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Steinitz Deferred[edit]
This move is a good developing move for black. It re-enforces the e-pawn, it allows the c8 bishop to readily join the battle and reserves the option of an f5 push. It does, however, impede the progress of the f8 bishop. This move is much more popular than the true Steinitz Defence.
Theory table[edit]
For explanation of theory tables see theory table and for notation see algebraic notation.
- 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 d6
| 5 | 6 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| c3 Nf6 |
O-O Bg4 |
unclear | |
| Bxc6+ bxc6 |
Nc3 c5 |
unclear | |
| O-O Bg4 |
Nc3 Nf6 |
slightly better for white | |
| Noah's Ark Trap[1] | d4 b5 |
Bb3 Nxd4 |
-/+ |
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References[edit]
- Batsford Chess Openings 2 (1989, 1994). Garry Kasparov, Raymond Keene. ISBN 0-8050-3409-9.
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