How come this is a 'Theoretical Novelty"?

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@One_Zeroth lmao u seriously think they’re taking back with the d-pawn? Most players above 800 would take back with the b-pawn.

Seriously, just play a Ruy Lopez if you want to play something

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What’s the point of wasting a bishop move in the opening just to get a standard ruy Lopez position?
Avatar of Laskersnephew

Not as good as a standard Ruy!

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After Bd5 it's already -0.39 according to the engine. After Bb5, it's -0.44.