Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense

The book line for Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense is e4, e5, Nf3, Nc6, Bb5, d6. This page collects the 5 named lines under that variation.

5 named lines · ECO C62 · 5,958 tagged puzzles in the source database

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Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense

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  1. e4
  2. e5
  3. Nf3
  4. Nc6
  5. Bb5
  6. d6

Moves in the main line

  1. White pawn moves from e2 to e4.
  2. Black pawn moves from e7 to e5.
  3. White knight moves from g1 to f3.
  4. Black knight moves from b8 to c6.
  5. White bishop moves from f1 to b5.
  6. Black pawn moves from d7 to d6.

Named lines

  • Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense (C62) 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 d6
  • Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense (C62) 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 d6 4. d4
  • Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense, Center Gambit (C62) 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 d6 4. d4 exd4 5. O-O
  • Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense, Nimzowitsch Attack (C62) 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 d6 4. d4 Bd7 5. Nc3 Nf6 6. Bxc6
  • Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense, Semi-Duras Variation (C62) 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 d6 4. d4 Bd7 5. c4

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