Ruy Lopez

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Smyslov Variation

Black plays the flexible 9...h6, sidestepping the immediate commitment of ...Na5 or ...Nb8 while preparing ...Re8, ...Bf8 and a slow regrouping. Named after world champion Vasily Smyslov, this modern system keeps multiple options open and avoids sharp tactical lines based on Bg5 pins.

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You (White)

Your move - play White's next move

ProgressMove 1 of 9

Move Sequence

1.e4e5

2.Nf3Nc6

3.Bb5a6

4.Ba4Nf6

5.O-OBe7

6.Re1b5

7.Bb3d6

8.c3O-O

9.h3h6

Current lineSmyslov Variation

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