C60

Ruy Lopez: Cozio Defense, Paulsen Variation

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nge7 4. Nc3 g6

The Ruy Lopez: Cozio Defense, Paulsen Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code C60. It is reached after the moves 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nge7 4. Nc3 g6.

It belongs to the Ruy Lopez family — one of many ways the line can branch. Understanding the parent system’s plans is the fastest way to play this variation well.

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