Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...e5/2. Nf3/2...Nc6/3. Bb5/3...f5/4. d3
Ruy Lopez, Schliemann Defence
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Common moves:
4...fxe4 - only move
4...fxe4 - only move
The move 4.d3 defended e4 but also threatened to snaffle the f5-pawn into the bargain, because now Black won't have the instant rejoinder ...e4.
4...fxe4 is the only move to justify the Black pawn thrust.
1. e4
2. Nf3
2. Other
1... other
1. d4
2. other
2. c4
With 2...e6:
With 2...g6:
With other 2nd moves for Black:
With 2...g6:
With other 2nd moves for Black:
2. Nf3
2. other
1... other
Flank
Unorthodox