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41 games · 1934-2025
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 move games white wins - draws - black wins %
9...e3  20

35%

30%

35%
9...h6  18

16.7

33.3%

50%
9...Be7  2

100%
9...exf3 M R Venkatesh vs Kartavya Anadkat, 2025 1-0

9...e3 +0.57 (29 ply) STOCKFISH   EDIT NOTES

OPENING DESIGNATIONS:
C74: Ruy Lopez, Modern Steinitz Defense (41)

FEN:
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