Ruy Lopez
235 variations · C60 to C99
The idea
Pressure on e5, all game long.
White puts the bishop on b5, against the knight that defends e5. That pressure on e5 stays in the position for a long time.
The opening itself
C60 · 3 moves
Ruy Lopez
In the trainer
This opening is in the trainer. Play the moves of the line; if you deviate, you'll see which move theory recommends.
Variations 235
Names and moves from lichess-org/chess-openings (CC0).