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C7812 plies · white to move
Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense
The Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense is a chess opening classified under ECO code C78 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 6 moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O b5 6. Bb3 d6. The resulting position leaves white to move.
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1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O b5 6. Bb3 d6
Resulting Position (FEN)
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