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This lesson will give you initial knowledge on the Schliemann Defense variation of the Ruy Lopes, also known as Jaenisch Gambit. To learn the Schliemann Defense of the Ruy Lopez (Jaenisch Gambit), you can read its data in Part I, see a Ruy Lopez Video in Part II, and download the Schliemann Defense PGN file in Part III.
I. Ruy Lopez, Schliemann Defense: Data
Name: Ruy Lopez, Schliemann Defense Variation
Other Name: Jaenisch Gambit
ECO Code: C63
Moves: 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 f5
Popularity: 5-7% of the Ruy Lopez games.
Sub-Variation Name: Schliemann Defense, Berger variation
Sub-Variation Moves: 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 f5 4.Nc3
The Schliemann Defense is one of the six most popular Ruy Lopez variations. It was originated by Carl Jaenisch but later on was named after German lawyer Adolf Karl Wilhelm Schliemann. 4.Nc3, then 4.d3, and 4.Bxc6 are considered the best White answers to the Schliemann Defense.
The Schliemann Defense has 3 main lines: [1]4.Nc3 fxe4, [2]4.d3 fxe4, [3]4.Bxc6 dxc6. Also, there is one sharp line [4.Nc3 fe 5.Nxe4 d5 6.Nxe5 de 7.Nxc6 Qg5 8.Qe2 Nf6..] which is used rarely by chess masters as surprise. This line may not be recommended for chess beginners.
II. Ruy Lopez, Schliemann Defense: Video
The video is made up of 3 parts. Part 1 shows the designated moves of the Schliemann Defense. Part 2 shows how to correctly play the 1st proven line [4.Nc3 fxe4]. Part 2 shows how to correctly play the 2nd proven line [4.d3 fxe4]. To see the video, click the Play button below:
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III. Ruy Lopez, Schliemann Defense: PGN File
The PGN file will show the latest tendencies in playing the Schliemann Defense. The file is 20 games played in 2010 by FIDE players rated 2400 and above. Game 8 is the famous sharp line performed by a chess player rated 2672 against a top chess player with the rating of 2813.
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On this page of chess-openings-for-beginners.blogspot.com you have studied the Schliemann Defense variation of the Ruy Lopez chess opening. The variation starts with 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 f5; it occupies ECO code C63 in the Encyclopedia of Chess Openings, and also known under another name as Jaenisch Gambit...
