Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, l'Hermet Variation, Westerinen Line

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nf6 4.O-O Nxe4 5.d4 Nd6 6.Bxc6 dxc6 7.dxe5 Ne4

ECO C67

The Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, l'Hermet Variation, Westerinen Line is a chess opening line in the Ruy Lopez complex, reached after 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nf6 4.O-O Nxe4 5.d4 Nd6 6.Bxc6 dxc6 7.dxe5 Ne4.

It is catalogued under code C67 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move Ne4 is chosen by Black on move 7.

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