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Ruy Lopez: Classical Variation, Konikowski Gambit

ECO C648 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Bc5 4. c3 d5

The Ruy Lopez: Classical Variation, Konikowski Gambit (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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