Bauer: Der immergrüne Philidor UpdateSN_required true 7 The Lame Tower

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The Breyer Variation of the Ruy Lopez is the brainchild of Hungarian hypermodern Gyula Breyer

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Bauer: Der immergrüne Philidor UpdateSN_required true 7 The Lame TowerThe Philidor Defence has a long history. When it first appeared, at a time when theory (almost) didn't exist, tactically gifted players often succeeded with an early (and dubious) f5 advance (3 f5). Another suspect line (3 exd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 g6) arises when Black moves to d4 and fianchettos his king's bishop. The Antoshin Line (3 exd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 Be7 6. Bc4 0 0) is more reliable. Despite its passive appearance, it can lead to lively games,