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Open Defense · as Black

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Ruy Lopez

Open Defense · as Black

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White takes space in the center and opens lines for the queen and bishop.

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Claim the center, defend e5, and develop your knight to f6 to hit e4.
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They build the center and pin pressure on c6 with the bishop.
Idea
Watch the e5 pawn: White's pieces aim at it and yours defend it.