Ruy Lopez (Spanish) Schliemann Defence (Jaenisch Gambit) C63 - Opening Theory

 Exploring the Schliemann Defense
 in the Ruy Lopez

The Schliemann Defense, also known as the Jaenisch Gambit, presents an intriguing challenge for both White and Black.

Despite its name, it's not a true gambit in the traditional sense. With the knight on c6, capturing on e5 doesn't lead to a straightforward pawn grab for White. Instead, White must navigate the complexities that arise from Black's aggressive play.

In response to 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 f5,
White has options like 4. Nc3, the Berger Variation, or 4. d3, the Safe Variation.

These moves aim to maintain control while preparing to exploit weaknesses in Black's position. Black, on the other hand, typically aims to recapture on e4 with ...fxe4, leading to dynamic play.

Chess resources offer a wealth of analysis, instructional content, and games to delve deeper into this fascinating opening. From video lessons dissecting strategic nuances to traps and tactical insights, the Schliemann Defense promises rich exploration for players seeking dynamic and aggressive options against the Ruy Lopez.

Bishop's Bounty Ruy Lopez Main Page

 Schliemann Defence WikiBook Page

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Schliemann Defense Chess Articles

Master the Schliemann Defense: A Bold Opening for Aggressive Players - papa Chess - Move by move guide, statistics, pawn structure and tips.

Mastering the Schliemann Defense: Möhring Variation - papa Chess

Chess Opening Basics: The Jaenisch Gambit - Short Chessable Blog Article on this Opening.

Jaenisch Gambit – A Complete Guide for Black - Chessarticle.com - FM Nikhil - Guide on the Gambit for Black and White.

The Jaenisch/Schliemann Gambit - IM Jeremy Silman - Both of the ways of dealing with this are shown with detailed example games.  One is 4.Nc3, which leads to serious complications . The other is 4.d3, a quiet positional line.

Openings for Tactical Players: Ruy Lopez, Schliemann (Jaenisch) Gambit - GM Gregory Serper - give you some general ideas about the key lines of this gambit variation as well as to show some typical tactical ideas.

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Schliemann LiChess Studies

• Some variations on the Schliemann - 6 Chapter Study (180 Hearts)
  
  
• Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense/Jaenisch - 6 Chapter Study
  
  
• Schliemann Defense - 6 Chapter Study

New to Lichess studies? These interactive tools allow you to explore chess concepts and variations move-by-move, perfect for testing your understanding and deepening your knowledge.

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Game Databases

 365Chess.com

C63: Ruy Lopez, Schliemann defence 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 f5 - 6379 Games

Chessgames.com

Ruy Lopez, Schliemann Defense (C63) 1 e4 e5 2 Nf3 Nc6 3 Bb5 f5 - 2600 Games

Chess Tempo

Spanish Game, Schliemann Defense (C63) - 3400 Games

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Schliemann Defense Chess Video Lessons

Playlists

• Schliemann Gambit: An opening overview - 7 Video Playlist - The Pawnslayer
  
  
• 𝐉𝐚𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐡 𝐀𝐊𝐀 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐧 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐭 - 𝐑𝐮𝐲-𝐋𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐳 (𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡) - 7 Video Playlist - LevonFisch (2.5 hrs Video Total)
  (LevonFisch brings you the latest edition of the five-part course that GM Sam Shankland introduced eight years ago. In the last two lessons, these principles are examined in more depth and several points of importance for both White and Black are discussed.)

Lessons

CRUSH e4 with this Black GAMBIT! - 26 min - GothamChess - IM Levy Rozman - Lesson on the Theory w/ 2 games fully analysed

GM Melik Khachiyan

• The Schliemann Gambit Part 1 Introduction! Chess Videos Chesscom - 20 Min - 
• The Schliemann Gambit Part 2 Dealing with Prep! Chess Videos Chesscom - 23 min
• The Schliemann Gambit Part 3 Bonus Review! Chess Videos Chesscom - 21 Min

SECRET WEAPON Against Ruy Lopez (Jaenisch Gambit) - 44 Min - explains key concepts, strategies, and responses to common moves by white, providing viewers with a comprehensive understanding of how to effectively employ the Jaenisch Gambit in their games.

This Gambit? A Surprise Weapon Against Unprepared Players! (EMPIRE CHESS) - 15 Min - Gm Sam Shankland - creates a repertoire that can help the player deal with all the important lines of this opening,

The Janisch Gambit - GM Leonid Kritz (EMPIRE CHESS) - 15 Min -  Grandmaster Leonid Kritz explains one of white's most common responses with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 f5 4. d3 - declining the pawn to steer play towards a more rational game.

AlphaZero Schliemann Defence novelties for White and Black. AlphaZero Opening Novelties #2 - 18 Min - GM Mathew Sadler

The Most Aggressive Gambit Against Ruy Lopez [TRAPS Included] - 11 Min - GM Igor Smirnov shares with you the most aggressive gambit against the Ruy Lopez chess opening.

Schlielman Defense Chess Traps

• Exotic Trap in the Most Aggressive Gambit vs The Ruy Lopez - 9 Min - IM Eric Rosen
  
  
• Spanish Schliemann Jaenisch - The Schliemann Demon Trap (trap no. 148) - 3 Min

Schlielman Defense Game Videos (w/Analysis)

Holy Gambit Grail #3: Jaenisch Gambit - 9 Min - Johnathan Schrantz

Challenging Game with the Jaenisch Gambit | Lichess Livestream | IM Andrey Ostrovskiy  

Shocking tactic in Jaenisch Gambit | 12 move chess miniature - 10 Min - Chess Viking