C60

Ruy Lopez

Key moves: 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5

The Ruy Lopez is one of the oldest and most classic chess openings. White develops the bishop to b5, putting indirect pressure on the e5 pawn through the knight on c6. It leads to rich strategic positions with deep plans for both sides.

History & Notable Players

Named after the 16th-century Spanish priest Ruy López de Segura. It has been a cornerstone of chess opening theory for over 500 years and remains one of the most popular openings at all levels.

Best Games

Nakamura,Hi vs Caruana,F1-0
Saint Louis Rapid 2024 • 2024★ Notable
Giri,A vs Mamedyarov,S1/2-1/2
11th Norway Chess 2023 • 2023★ Notable
Dominguez Perez,L vs Nakamura,Hi1/2-1/2
Saint Louis Blitz 2021 • 2021★ Notable
Dominguez Perez,L vs Carlsen,M1/2-1/2
Saint Louis Blitz 2020 • 2020★ Notable
Abdusattorov,Nodirbek vs Tang,Andrew0-1
PNWCC Online Blitz JP 12 • 2020★ Notable
Anand,V vs Mamedyarov,S1/2-1/2
6th Norway Chess 2018 • 2018★ Notable
Karjakin,Sergey vs Mamedyarov,S0-1
FIDE Candidates 2018 • 2018★ Notable
Karjakin,Sergey vs Carlsen,M1/2-1/2
78th Tata Steel GpA • 2016★ Notable
Nakamura,Hi vs Carlsen,M1/2-1/2
2nd Sinquefield Cup 2014 • 2014★ Notable
Anand,V vs Nakamura,Hi0-1
8th Tal Memorial • 2013★ Notable
Ghaem Maghami,E vs Karjakin,Sergey0-1
GRENKE Rapid WCh • 2010★ Notable
Svidler,P vs Aronian,L1-0
19th Amber Rapid • 2010★ Notable
Naiditsch,A vs Aronian,L0-1
14th WCh-Rapid Prelim • 2009★ Notable
Hou Yifan vs Mona,K1-0
WCh-Women • 2008★ Notable
Dueckstein, Andreas vs Smyslov, Vassily0-1
Wch Seniors • 1991★ Notable
Ivanchuk, Vassily vs Kamsky, Gata1/2-1/2
Tilburg • 1990★ Notable
Timman, Jan H vs Smyslov, Vassily1/2-1/2
Tilburg • 1982★ Notable
Tal, Mihail vs Smyslov, Vassily0-1
Biel Interzonal • 1976★ Notable
Duda,J vs Nakamura,Hi1-0
Titled Tue 15th Apr Late • 2025
So,W vs Nakamura,Hi1/2-1/2
American Cup Blitz 2025 • 2025

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