Countering the Ruy Lopez with the fighting Modern Steinitz

5th move alternatives

Contents
Contents

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 d6

Apart from 5 c3, White has the option to deviate on the 5th move. 5.d4, 5.c4 and 5. Bxc6 are the most common ones and will be examined in this chapter.
 

1
1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 d6: Introduction
2
Historical Games
3
5th move alternatives
4
Attacking Repertoire
5
Positional Repertoire
6
Exercises
7
Repertoire Training
8
Practice Positions
9
Bonus
Historical Game 4: Parma-Keres
5.d4: Shipley-Capablanca
1
1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 d6: Introduction
2
Historical Games
3
5th move alternatives
4
Attacking Repertoire
5
Positional Repertoire
6
Exercises
7
Repertoire Training
8
Practice Positions
9
Bonus