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Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Norwegian Variation, Nightingale Gambit

Moves

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 b5 5. Bb3 Na5 6. Bxf7+

The Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Norwegian Variation, Nightingale Gambit (C70) reaches this position after 11 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.