← All openings

Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense

ECO C7413 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 d6 5. c3 f5 6. exf5 Bxf5 7. O-O

The Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (C74) reaches this position after 13 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.

Play through it with the GuruStart free

More C74 openings