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Ruy Lopez: Alapin Defense, Alapin Gambit

Moves

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Bb4 4. c3 Ba5 5. Bxc6 dxc6

The Ruy Lopez: Alapin Defense, Alapin Gambit (C60) reaches this position after 10 half-moves, with White to move. Want to know why each move is played, the plans for both sides, and the traps to avoid? Step through it on an interactive board while the Chess Guru explains every idea in plain English.