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Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense, Nimzowitsch Attack

ECO C6211 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 d6 4. d4 Bd7 5. Nc3 Nf6 6. Bxc6

The Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense, Nimzowitsch Attack (C62) 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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