Ruy Lopez: Closed

Key moves: 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 Nf6 5.O-O Be7

The Closed Ruy Lopez is the main line, where Black maintains tension with Be7 instead of capturing. It leads to deep strategic battles centered on White's attempt to exploit the slight initiative and Black's solid but cramped position.

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