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JohnnySaysThankYou

The open variation of the Ruy Lopez is one of the most unsolved puzzle pieces of the opening. Indeed though it is widely considered "unsound", white fails to get an advantage in so many of the lines in this strange prematurely resolved opening. Here is a puzzle from this veritable box of mysteries.

 

 
 
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shoopi

What's wrong with 13. Nxd4?