Library/Openings/Ruy Lopez/Closed/Yates Variation ECO C91
Opening· 17 plies

Ruy Lopez: Closed, Yates Variation

An entry in the Encyclopedia of Chess Openings (ECO C91), reached after 17 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. d4.

Ruy Lopez: Closed, Yates Variation ECO C91
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