Library/Openings/Ruy Lopez/Morphy Defense/Arkhangelsk Variation ECO C78
Opening· 12 plies

Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Arkhangelsk Variation

An entry in the Encyclopedia of Chess Openings (ECO C78), reached after 12 half-moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O b5 6. Bb3 Bb7.

Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Arkhangelsk Variation ECO C78
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