Common Lines in the Ruy Lopez
By Edward Scimia, About.com Guide
The Steinitz Defense (3. ... d6) was popularized by the first World Champion, Wilhelm Steinitz. While it is solid, it leaves Black with a passive position, making it an unpopular defense in modern play.
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- The Ruy Lopez - Starting Position
- Berlin Defense
- Steinitz Defense
- Bird Defense
- Schliemann Defense
- Morphy Defense
- Exchange Variation
- Closed Variation
- Open Variation
- Marshall Attack
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