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Ruy Lopez: Bird Variation, Paulsen Variation

ECO C6110 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nd4 4. Nxd4 exd4 5. O-O Ne7

The Ruy Lopez: Bird Variation, Paulsen Variation (C61) 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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