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).