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Ruy Lopez: Open Berlin Defense, l'Hermet Variation

ECO C6711 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nf6 4. O-O Nxe4 5. d4 Nd6 6. dxe5

The Ruy Lopez: Open Berlin Defense, l'Hermet Variation (C67) 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.

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