Annotated by dylam (1200): the ruy lopez Marshall gambit entering the main line.
many players prefer, these days, the sidelines such as 8. h3 or 9. d4 or 8. a4 etc.
in my opinion, the main line gives the most chances to both sides. not so popular, and for a reason. the bishop is much better than the knight. without the bishop it will be harder to pass a4 and to get the queenside advantage. moreover,… |