ECO C60 Play as White
Ruy Lopez
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About the Ruy Lopez
The Spanish Game - one of the oldest and most respected openings, offering long-term strategic play.
Move by move
- Controls the center and opens lines for the queen and bishop.
- Black mirrors White's central control.
- Develops a piece and attacks the e5 pawn.
- Defends the e5 pawn and develops a piece.
- The Ruy Lopez! Pins the knight and prepares to pressure e5 long-term.