1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 - Ruy Lopez. 3...d6 - Steinitz Defense. Solid but slightly passive.
White's plans: Play d4, O-O, c3. Build a strong center. Black's plans: Play ...Bd7, ...Nf6, ...Be7. Solid but passive.
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