Openings #1 The Open Games

Spanish Game without 3. - a6 - Overview

The previous chapters of the Spanish Game saw the moves 3...d6 and 3...Nf6. The main continuation 3...a6 will represent the subject of the following chapters, while this video deals with other important Black's options after 3.Bb5.
IM Lawrence Trent presents the basic theory of 3...Nd4, 3...Nge7, 3...Bc5, 3...d6 and then focuses on the Schliemann Defence, which starts with the move 3...f5. 

 

 

 

Below you can have a closer look at the variations presented in the video by replaying the moves on the board. You can also introduce your own moves and analyse them with the help of the engine.