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I play the worrell varation 5. Q-e2.its based off the book play the ruy lopez buy IM greet.

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Originally posted by adam warlock
Wanna play a 7/7 unrated game on this with you white and me black?
sure

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Originally posted by banx99
sure
Yay! I'll send you the challenge right away. 🙂

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i think that it's called the spanish variation

after Bb5

1...a6
2. Ba4 nf6
3. 0-0

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Originally posted by banx99
i think that it's called the spanish variation

after Bb5

1...a6
2. Ba4 nf6
3. 0-0
Understand that the Spanish and Ruy Lopez refer to the same opening:

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.Bb5

Any moves after that refer to a specific variation of the Ruy Lopez.

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what's the variation called usually after 4 or 5 moves in where black plays nf6 attacking the undefended e4 pawn and then white reponds with 0-0?

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Moller or Archangelsk (i don't know the exact name) anyone?

Moller: 3... a6 4.Ba4 Nf6 5.0-0 b5 6.Bb3 Bc5
Archangelsk: 3... a6 4.Ba4 Nf6 5.0-0 b5 6.Bb3 Bb7

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Originally posted by banx99
what's the variation called usually after 4 or 5 moves in where black plays nf6 attacking the undefended e4 pawn and then white reponds with 0-0?
EDIT (mis-read your post the first time)

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 Nf6 5.0-0 Nxe4

This is the Open Variation. It was a favorite of Korchnoi, Black has active piece play, but his queenside is a bit loose. Sometimes the c7-pawn can be a game-long target for White.

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Originally posted by adam warlock
Yeah. In wikipedia they talk about that line and that's why I asked if it was fun. I mean if the other guy wants to just draw ge can do it right away.
I never had this happen to me - although I did have a couple of people repeat the position once (presumably to get nearer the time control).

I suppose most people won't go all the way to a chess club just to play an instant draw ... but, yes, if you absolutely have to win and you think you're opponent will draw at the first opportunity the Zaitsev is not suitable.

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As White after 1.e4 e5, the Spanish is the best, most complex opening, and the only one (with the possible exception of the Scotch) that gives White the chance for an opening advantage.

As Black, the situation can be a bit frustrating as you seldom get to play the Lopez at most levels. If you like the quiet, positional lines of the closed Spanish, it can be disconcerting to face the Evans Gambit, the Scotch, the King's Gambit, the Vienna etc. which are all sharp, trappy openings. The good news is that with some hard work you can emerge from the opening with an advantage as Black in many cases against these non-Lopez openings.

Scott

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i wonder
1. e4 e5
2. Nf3 Nc6
3. Bb5 a6
4. Ba4 Nf3
5. 0-0 Be7
6. Re1 b5
7. Bb3 0-0
8. c3 d6
9. h3

what's the name of this variation so far?

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Originally posted by banx99
i wonder
1. e4 e5
2. Nf3 Nc6
3. Bb5 a6
4. Ba4 Nf3
5. 0-0 Be7
6. Re1 b5
7. Bb3 0-0
8. c3 d6
9. h3

what's the name of this variation so far?
I believe that'd be the Chigorin.

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Originally posted by banx99
i wonder
1. e4 e5
2. Nf3 Nc6
3. Bb5 a6
4. Ba4 Nf3
5. 0-0 Be7
6. Re1 b5
7. Bb3 0-0
8. c3 d6
9. h3

what's the name of this variation so far?
9.h3 Na5 is the Chigorin variation.
9.h3 Nb8 is the Breyer variation (a Spassky favorite)
9.h3 Bb7 is the Zaitsev variation.
9.h3 Nd7 has different names depending upon who you talk to
9.h3 h6 is the Smyslov variation.

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Originally posted by Doctor Rat
9.h3 Na5 is the Chigorin variation.
9.h3 Nb8 is the Breyer variation (a Spassky favorite)
9.h3 Bb7 is the Zaitsev variation.
9.h3 Nd7 has different names depending upon who you talk to
9.h3 h6 is the Smyslov variation.
Right, thanks for the clarification, Doc.

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Originally posted by Doctor Rat
9.h3 Na5 is the Chigorin variation.
9.h3 Nb8 is the Breyer variation (a Spassky favorite)
9.h3 Bb7 is the Zaitsev variation.
9.h3 Nd7 has different names depending upon who you talk to
9.h3 h6 is the Smyslov variation.
ya thx