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Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense

Initial Position

Black combines the Morphy Defense (a6) with the Modern Steinitz Defense (d6), creating a solid, defensive setup. This modern approach to the Steinitz Defense leads to positional play with fewer tactical complications.

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