Ruy Lopez: Open, Howell Attack, Ekstrom Variation

1.
1. e4
2. e5
2.
3. Nf3
4. Nc6
3.
5. Bb5
6. a6
4.
7. Ba4
8. Nf6
5.
9. O-O
10. Nxe4
6.
11. d4
12. b5
7.
13. Bb3
14. d5
8.
15. dxe5
16. Be6
9.
17. Qe2
18. Be7
10.
19. Rd1
20. O-O
11.
21. c4
22. bxc4
12.
23. Bxc4
24. Qd7

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The Ruy Lopez: Open, Howell Attack, Ekstrom Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code C81 (Open games). It is a variation of the Ruy Lopez family. Step through the moves on the board above, then play the line yourself or review it with the built-in engine.