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Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Wing Attack

ECO C7813 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O b5 6. Bb3 Be7 7. a4

The Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Wing Attack (C78) 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.

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