Ruy Lopez: Open, Classical Defense, Main Line
ECO C8319 half-movesBlack to move
Moves
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O Nxe4 6. d4 Be7 7. Re1 b5 8. Bb3 d5 9. dxe5 Be6 10. c3
The Ruy Lopez: Open, Classical Defense, Main Line (C83) reaches this position after 19 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.