Ruy Lopez: Bird's Defense Deferred
ECO C708 half-movesWhite to move
Moves
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nd4
The Ruy Lopez: Bird's Defense Deferred (C70) reaches this position after 8 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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