Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...e5/2. Nf3/2...Nc6/3. Bb5/3...a6/4. Ba4/4...d6
| Steinitz Deferred | |
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a b c d e f g h 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 a b c d e f g h | |
Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN) | |
| Moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 d6 | |
| Parent: Ruy Lopez | |
Ruy Lopez, Deferred Steinitz Defense
[edit | edit source]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
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- 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 |
-/+ |
References
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- Kasparov, Garry, & Keene, Raymond 1989 Batsford chess openings 2. ISBN 0-8050-3409-9.