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Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Tartakower Variation

Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Tartakower Variation (C63) starts 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 f5 4.Nc3 fxe4 5.Nxe4 Nf6. In 215 games between strong players, White wins 47%, 19% are drawn and Black wins 35%; the most played move is 6.Qe2 (49%).

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1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 f5 4.Nc3 fxe4 5.Nxe4 Nf6

ECO
C63
Games between strong players
215
To move
White
47%19%35%

White wins, draws and Black wins, from this position.

What strong players play next

The moves played most from this position in over-the-board broadcasts and the Lichess Elite Database, how often, and how the games ended.

MovePlayedResultsLeads to
6.Qe249% (106)47%15%38%–
6.Nxf6+38% (82)49%22%29%–
6.d37% (15)40%20%40%–
6.Ng33% (6)33%67%–
6.Bxc63% (6)50%50%–

Where it comes from and where it goes

Branches from Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Dyckhoff Variation 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 f5 4.Nc3

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