Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...e5/2. Nf3/2...Nc6/3. Bb5/3...f5/4. d3/4...fxe4/5. dxe4/5...Nf6
Ruy Lopez, Schliemann Defence
| a | b | c | d | e | f | g | h | ||
| 8 | 8 | ||||||||
| 7 | 7 | ||||||||
| 6 | 6 | ||||||||
| 5 | 5 | ||||||||
| 4 | 4 | ||||||||
| 3 | 3 | ||||||||
| 2 | 2 | ||||||||
| 1 | 1 | ||||||||
| a | b | c | d | e | f | g | h |
Common moves:
6. O-O - Main Line
6. O-O - Main Line
There are a few minor moves here, but if White notices that she doesn't have to directly defend the e-pawn, then 6. O-O makes the most sense, avoiding a potential pin or check after 6... Bb4, which would allow Black to develop the dark squared bishop and play d6 more easily. 6... Nxe4? in response would be a tactical error, allowing 7. Re1 or Qe2 with a strong attack along the e file, as 7... d5 allows 8. Nxe5 with the c6 knight pinned.
2. Nf3
2. Other
1. e4 ...other:
2. other
With 2...e6:
With 2...g6:
With other 2nd moves for Black:
With 2...g6:
With other 2nd moves for Black:
2. other:
1. d4 f5
Dutch defence
Dutch defence
1. d4 ...other:
Flank
Unorthodox