The Schliemann Defense, Tartakower Variation is a variation of the Ruy Lopez, catalogued as ECO C63. The line runs 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 f5 4. Nc3 fxe4 5. Nxe4 Nf6, reaching the position shown below after 10 half-moves.
Black holds the centre with pawns on e5. Development is level at three minor pieces each. It is White to move after five moves.
On the Ruy Lopez generally: One of the oldest and most classical openings. White develops rapidly and puts pressure on Black's center.
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The Schliemann Defense, Tartakower Variation goes 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 f5 4. Nc3 fxe4 5. Nxe4 Nf6. It is a variation of the Ruy Lopez and is catalogued as ECO C63.
The Schliemann Defense, Tartakower Variation is ECO C63. ECO codes group openings by their move order, so nearby codes cover closely related lines of the Ruy Lopez.
Stockfish evaluates the position after 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 f5 4. Nc3 fxe4 5. Nxe4 Nf6 at +0.41 at depth 18, which is a slight pull for White, within normal opening margins. Engine evaluation is only a starting point — at club level the practical value of a line is mostly about whether you know its plans better than your opponent does.
Black holds the centre with pawns on e5. Development is level at three minor pieces each. It is White to move.