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Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation, Alekhine Variation

ECO C6814 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Bxc6 dxc6 5. d4 exd4 6. Qxd4 Qxd4 7. Nxd4 Bd6

The Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation, Alekhine Variation (C68) reaches this position after 14 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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