C82

Ruy Lopez: Open

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

Firouzja,Alireza vs Duda,J1-0
12th Sinquefield Cup • 2025★ Notable
Firouzja,Alireza vs Abdusattorov,Nodirbek1/2-1/2
86th Tata Steel Masters • 2024★ Notable
Nakamura,Hi vs Caruana,F1-0
FIDE Candidates 2022 • 2022★ Notable
Firouzja,Alireza vs Dominguez Perez,L1/2-1/2
Saint Louis Blitz 2020 • 2020★ Notable
Efimenko, Zahar vs Mamedyarov, Shahriar1/2-1/2
Wch U14 • 1999★ Notable
Leko, Peter vs Anand, Viswanathan1/2-1/2
Linares16th • 1999★ Notable
Svidler, Peter vs Adianto, Utut1-0
FIDE-Wch k.o. • 1997★ Notable
Ivanchuk, Vassily vs Kamsky, Gata1/2-1/2
Amber-rapid 4th • 1995★ Notable
Ljubojevic, Ljubomir vs Ivanchuk, Vassily1/2-1/2
Amber-blind 4th • 1995★ Notable
Polgar, Judit vs Anand, Viswanathan1/2-1/2
Amber-rapid 4th • 1995★ Notable
Kamsky, Gata vs Anand, Viswanathan1/2-1/2
PCA-Wch Candidats final • 1995★ Notable
Kamsky, Gata vs Anand, Viswanathan1/2-1/2
PCA-Wch Candidats final • 1995★ Notable
Kasimdzhanov, Rustam vs Leko, Peter0-1
Wch U16 • 1994★ Notable
Geller, Efim P vs Unzicker, Wolfgang1/2-1/2
Wch Seniors • 1991★ Notable
Short, Nigel D vs Jussupow, Artur1/2-1/2
Linares • 1990★ Notable
Ivanchuk, Vassily vs Jussupow, Artur1/2-1/2
Linares • 1990★ Notable
Short, Nigel D vs Timman, Jan H1/2-1/2
Tilburg • 1988★ Notable
Ljubojevic, Ljubomir vs Jussupow, Artur0-1
Tilburg • 1987★ Notable
Karpov, Anatoly vs Kortschnoj, Viktor0-1
World Championship 30th • 1981★ Notable
Karpov, Anatoly vs Kortschnoj, Viktor1/2-1/2
World Championship 29th • 1978★ Notable

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