Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense
ECO C729 half-movesBlack to move
Moves
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 d6 5. O-O
The Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (C72) 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.