Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (C79)

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Target Position

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Engine Eval: +0.13

Master Game Statistics

Based on master-level chess games in the database.

White Wins: 40.6% Draws: 26.7% Black Wins: 32.7%

Strategic Overview

The Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (ECO code C79) is a key chess opening. From the starting board position, it is defined by the following move sequence:

Move Sequence (SAN)
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 d6
UCI Move Path
e2e4 e7e5 g1f3 b8c6 f1b5 a7a6 b5a4 d7d6
Repertoire Training

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Parent Opening

This line is a variation of the main parent opening:

Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (C70)