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Ruy Lopez: Classical Defense, Boden Variation

ECO C648 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Bc5 4. c3 Qe7

The Ruy Lopez: Classical Defense, Boden Variation (C64) 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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