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Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense, Siesta Variation
Overview
Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense, Siesta Variation is a specific line in the Open Games family (ECO C74), arising from a recognised theoretical position.
The Open Games group covers open games — classical 1.e4 e5 openings where both sides contest the centre directly with pawns.
The line arises from 10 plies — specifically the moves 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 d6 5. c3 f5.
The line refines Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense, which traces back to the root opening King's Pawn Game.
It continues primarily into one named line, Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense.
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- ECO code
- C74
- Group
- Open Games (C)
- Plies
- 10
- Direct variations
- 1
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Statistics from Lichess
38,802 games · White 46.1% / Draw 5.1% / Black 48.8%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| d3 | 16,224 | |
| exf5 | 15,485 | |
| d4 | 3,915 | |
| Bc2 | 1,266 | |
| Qe2 | 884 | |
| Bxc6+ | 514 | |
| O-O | 409 | |
| Qc2 | 45 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 02:19:16
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