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Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense

ECO C789 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O

The Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (C78) 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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