Library/Openings/Ruy Lopez/Open/Howell Attack ECO C81
Opening· 17 plies

Ruy Lopez: Open, Howell Attack

An entry in the Encyclopedia of Chess Openings (ECO C81), reached after 17 half-moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O Nxe4 6. d4 b5 7. Bb3 d5 8. dxe5 Be6 9. Qe2.

Ruy Lopez: Open, Howell Attack ECO C81
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