Ruy Lopez

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Anti-Marshall

White plays 8.h3 (or 8.a4) to sidestep the dreaded Marshall Attack, refusing to allow the ...d5 pawn sacrifice. After 8.h3, White creates a luft for the king and prepares to meet ...d5 with calmer continuations. The Anti-Marshall has become the practical choice at top level for players who prefer not to memorise 30 moves of Marshall theory.

LinesPractice Mode

You (White)

Your move - play White's next move

ProgressMove 1 of 8

Move Sequence

1.e4e5

2.Nf3Nc6

3.Bb5a6

4.Ba4Nf6

5.O-OBe7

6.Re1b5

7.Bb3O-O

8.h3Re8

Current lineAnti-Marshall

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