Library/Openings/Ruy Lopez/Morphy Defense/Modern Steinitz Defense ECO C71
Opening· 8 plies

Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense

An entry in the Encyclopedia of Chess Openings (ECO C71), reached after 8 half-moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 d6.

Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense ECO C71
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