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Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Kostić Defense

ECO C6310 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 f5 4. Nc3 fxe4 5. Nxe4 Be7

The Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Kostić Defense (C63) reaches this position after 10 half-moves, with White 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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