Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Anti-Berlin Variation, Anderssen Variation

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nf6 4.d3 d6 5.Bxc6+

ECO C65

The Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Anti-Berlin Variation, Anderssen Variation is a chess opening line in the Ruy Lopez complex, reached after 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nf6 4.d3 d6 5.Bxc6+.

It is catalogued under code C65 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move Bxc6+ is chosen by White on move 5.

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