Library/Openings/Ruy Lopez/Closed/Chigorin Defense ECO C96
Opening· 19 plies

Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense

An entry in the Encyclopedia of Chess Openings (ECO C96), reached after 19 half-moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O Be7 6. Re1 b5 7. Bb3 d6 8. c3 O-O 9. h3 Na5 10. Bc2.

Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense ECO C96
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