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C606 plies · white to move
Ruy Lopez: Retreat Variation
The Ruy Lopez: Retreat Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code C60 in the Open Games & French Defense family, beginning with 1.e4 e5 or 1.e4 e6, including the Italian Game, Ruy Lopez, and French Defense. It is reached after 3 moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nb8. The resulting position leaves white to move.
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1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nb8
Resulting Position (FEN)
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