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Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Anti-Berlin Variation, Mortimer Trap

ECO C6510 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nf6 4. d3 Ne7 5. Nxe5 c6

The Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Anti-Berlin Variation, Mortimer Trap (C65) 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.

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