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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Understanding Bb5 after Nc6 in the opening
In the opening, when the black knight goes to c6 white often responds with bishop to b5. What is the purpose of this move?
For example the Ruy Lopez/Spanish opening:
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1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. ...
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How should one play as Black vs. the Ruy Lopez Exchange Variation?
As the title above states, how should one play as Black vs. the Ruy Lopez Exchange Variation? In other words, after `
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1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Bxc6 dxc6
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How to deal with the pinned knight on f3 in the Ruy Lopez (as white)?
I find myself in positions like this a lot when playing the Ruy Lopez:
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1. e4 e5
2. Nf3 Nc6
3. Bb5 d6
4. O-O Bg4
If I try to kick the bishop out with 5. h3, they back up to h5 and I'm in ...
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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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Looking for a repertoire book on the Spanish with 5.d3 (4.d3 vs the Berlin)?
Does anyone know of a good (or not so) repertoire book on the Spanish with 5.d3 vs the main line and 4.d3 vs the Berlin? Is there such a thing on the market? I've already got Andrew Martin's DVD The ...
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Unusual sequence of opening moves in the Open Ruy Lopez with 6.d4 Be7
As title above,could someone kindly explain the tactical highlights of the rather unusual sequence of moves arising with the recent interpretation of the Open Ruy Lopez with 6.d4 Be7?
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What is the point of playing the 5.d3 (or 6.d3) Ruy Lopez, when White can play Giuoco Piano (or Modern Italian)?
As title above, what is the point of playing the 5.d3 (or 6.d3) Ruy Lopez, when White can play Giuoco Piano (or Modern Italian)? In other words, why play 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 Nf6 5.d3 (or ...
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Best resources to learn the Chigorin variation of the Ruy Lopez for both colors?
I faced this opening 3 times recently in a tournament, and only scored 1 win and 2 losses. I would like to know: what are the best books or DVDs that cover the Chigorin variation of the Ruy Lopez?
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What would you suggest I play vs. the Ruy Lopez, if I already play the Two Knights Defense vs. 3. Bc4?
I play the Two Knighs Defense as Black vs. 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4, in the spirit of counterattack. What would you suggest I play as Black vs. the Ruy Lopez?
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Bird's Defense Deferred
In the Bird's Defense Deferred in the Ruy Lopez(1.e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nd4), why can't White take the e5-pawn?
