Questions tagged [ruy-lopez]
The Ruy Lopez (or Spanish Game) is the chess opening which begins with the moves 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5.
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What's the problem with 5. Nxe5 in Spanish Exchange?
Spanish exchange: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruy_Lopez,_Exchange_Variation
Using the image in the Wiki page, after 4 ... dxc6, why can't white just respond by Nxe5, thereby gaining advantage by ...
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Why did the Berlin Defense of the Ruy Lopez disappear from the play of World Champions before Kramnik revived it?
The Berlin defense of the Ruy Lopez was played by the likes of Steinitz and Lasker.
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1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nf6
However, it soon disappeared out of the play of World Champions and they ...
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Morphy Defence in Ruy Lopez
I don't get the point of Morphy's Defence in the Ruy Lopez opening:
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1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6
If White's purpose was to exchange Bishop for Knight and take the e5 pawn after it loses ...
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Is the Spanish opening better than the Italian opening (for white)?
I am currently playing the Italian opening with the white pieces.
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1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4
I have been training with a higher rating player, who suggests to switch to the Spanish ...
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What is the purpose of 3…a6 in the Ruy Lopez?
It doesn't kick the bishop off that diagonal, and playing ...b5 later puts the bishop on another great diagonal and is supposedly bad for black (an explanation of this would be great too). So why is 3....
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How do I increase my chances to win as black in the Ruy Lopez?
The Ruy Lopez is one of the most difficult lines for me to play against. I just can't hold my position when I play as black. If I move 3... Nd4, I always get a draw at best, and usually take a loss. ...
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Berlin Defence or Petroff? [closed]
Which one is the better drawing weapon?
Which one is harder to beat?
Which one is more solid?
Which opening should black pick if he/she doesn't want to lose?
If black needs a draw in the last ...
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Studying beyond the opening?
I was watching the following video on the Ruy Lopez (Spanish Game) - Variations with 3...a6. The video is almost 1.5 hours and it pretty much goes through all variations with 3...a6.
As I was going ...
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Why is the Ruy Lopez such a common opening?
The Ruy Lopez opening is characterized by the moves:
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1. e4 e5
2. Nf3 Nc6
3. Bb5
Why is this opening so popular? It does not appear to be particularly special/unique for white or black, so ...
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What is the best defense against Marshall Attack?
I have usually found the Marshall Attack in the Ruy Lopez to be very potent and very hard to counter.
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1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O Be7 6. Re1 b5 7. Bb3 O-O 8. c3 d5
Are ...
