Ruy Lopez: Classical Defense, Zaitsev Variation
ECO C649 half-movesBlack to move
Moves
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Bc5 4. O-O Nd4 5. b4
The Ruy Lopez: Classical Defense, Zaitsev Variation (C64) reaches this position after 9 half-moves, with Black 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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