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Ruy Lopez: Closed

Key moves: 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 Nf6 5.O-O Nxe4

The Open Variation of the Ruy Lopez is a sharp, tactical approach where Black captures the e4 pawn. It leads to open positions with active piece play for both sides.

History & Notable Players

A classical response that has been popular since the 19th century. It offers Black dynamic play in exchange for some structural weaknesses.

Best Games

Erigaisi,Arjun vs Keymer,Vincent1/2-1/2
87th Tata Steel Masters • 2025★ Notable
Erigaisi,Arjun vs Keymer,Vincent1-0
56th Biel GM 2023 • 2023★ Notable
Navara,D vs Keymer,Vincent1/2-1/2
56th Biel GM 2023 • 2023★ Notable
Caruana,F vs Carlsen,M0-1
85th Tata Steel Masters • 2023★ Notable
So,W vs Keymer,Vincent1-0
85th Tata Steel Masters • 2023★ Notable
Caruana,F vs Ding Liren0-1
FIDE Candidates 2022 • 2022★ Notable
Nakamura,Hi vs Aronian,L1-0
FIDE Grand Prix 1 Playoff • 2022★ Notable
Nakamura,Hi vs Aronian,L1/2-1/2
FIDE Grand Prix 1 Playoff • 2022★ Notable
Duda,J vs Carlsen,M1/2-1/2
84th Tata Steel Masters • 2022★ Notable
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Carlsen,M1/2-1/2
WCh 2021 • 2021★ Notable
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Carlsen,M1/2-1/2
WCh 2021 • 2021★ Notable
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Carlsen,M1/2-1/2
WCh 2021 • 2021★ Notable
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Carlsen,M1/2-1/2
WCh 2021 • 2021★ Notable
Nakamura,Hi vs Svidler,P1/2-1/2
Saint Louis Blitz 2021 • 2021★ Notable
Caruana,F vs So,W1-0
Saint Louis Blitz 2021 • 2021★ Notable
Caruana,F vs Ding Liren1/2-1/2
FIDE Candidates 2020 • 2021★ Notable
Abdusattorov,Nodirbek vs Rychagov,A0-1
PNWCC Opening Bl 1.e4 e5 • 2020★ Notable
Abdusattorov,Nodirbek vs Vazquez,Guillermo1-0
PNWCC Opening Bl 1.e4 e5 • 2020★ Notable
Grischuk,A vs Ding Liren1/2-1/2
FIDE Candidates 2020 • 2020★ Notable
Vachier Lagrave,M vs Ding Liren1-0
FIDE Candidates 2020 • 2020★ Notable

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