C89

Ruy Lopez: Marshall Attack

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

Nakamura,Hi vs Carlsen,M1/2-1/2
11th Norway Chess 2023 • 2023★ Notable
Duda,J vs Giri,A1/2-1/2
82nd Tata Steel GpA • 2020★ Notable
So,W vs Ding Liren1/2-1/2
FIDE Candidates 2018 • 2018★ Notable
Caruana,F vs Svidler,P1/2-1/2
80th Tata Steel GpA • 2018★ Notable
Radjabov,T vs Aronian,L1/2-1/2
77th Tata Steel GpA • 2015★ Notable
Adams,Mi vs Aronian,L1/2-1/2
41st Olympiad Open 2014 • 2014★ Notable
Anand,V vs Svidler,P1/2-1/2
FIDE Candidates 2014 • 2014★ Notable
Caruana,F vs Aronian,L1-0
Zurich Chess Challenge 2014 • 2014★ Notable
Polgar,Ju vs Aronian,L1/2-1/2
4th London Chess Classic • 2012★ Notable
So,W vs Leko,P1/2-1/2
40th Olympiad Open • 2012★ Notable
Carlsen,M vs Kamsky,G1/2-1/2
74th Tata Steel GMA • 2012★ Notable
Anand,V vs Aronian,L1/2-1/2
73rd Tata Steel GMA • 2011★ Notable
Nakamura,Hi vs Adams,Mi1/2-1/2
2nd London Chess Classic • 2010★ Notable
Nakamura,Hi vs Short,N1-0
2nd London Chess Classic • 2010★ Notable
Shirov,A vs Aronian,L1/2-1/2
Tal Memorial • 2010★ Notable
Ponomariov,R vs Leko,P1-0
Tal Memorial • 2008★ Notable
Anand,V vs Aronian,L1/2-1/2
Amber Rapid • 2008★ Notable
Ivanchuk,V vs Aronian,L1/2-1/2
Amber Blindfold • 2008★ Notable
Anand,V vs Leko,P1/2-1/2
WCh • 2007★ Notable
Anand,V vs Aronian,L1/2-1/2
WCh • 2007★ Notable

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