Common Lines in the Ruy Lopez
By Edward Scimia, About.com Guide
The Bird Defense (3. ... Nd4) is an offbeat try for Black that can sometimes surprise an unprepared White player. However, after 4. Nxd4 exd4, White will usually emerge with a small advantage due to having the better pawn structure.
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- The Ruy Lopez - Starting Position
- Berlin Defense
- Steinitz Defense
- Bird Defense
- Schliemann Defense
- Morphy Defense
- Exchange Variation
- Closed Variation
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- Marshall Attack
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