Ruy Lopez: Cozio Defense, Paulsen Variation

ECO C60

Move order

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

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Ideas

ECO C covers open games (1. e4 e5) and the French Defense. White stakes a claim in the center and opens lines for the bishop and queen. This entry tracks a longer branch in the opening tree. Use the diagram and SAN list to recognize the tabiya, then try the line against Maia to explore typical plans in practice.

Play this opening against Maia