C61 — Ruy Lopez: Bird Variation

Open Games & French (C00–C99)

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nd4

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ECO C61 covers Ruy Lopez: Bird Variation and related lines (Ruy Lopez: Bird Variation, Ruy Lopez: Bird Variation, Paulsen Variation). Main line 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nd4 with variations, statistics, and the best responses.

2 lines under C61
Ruy Lopez: Bird Variation
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nd4
Ruy Lopez: Bird Variation, Paulsen Variation
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nd4 4. Nxd4 exd4 5. O-O Ne7