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Ruy Lopez: Closed, Worrall 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

Ivanchuk,V vs Leko,P0-1
Amber Rapid • 2005★ Notable
Tiviakov, Sergei vs Adams, Michael1/2-1/2
PCA-Wch Candidats m1 • 1994★ Notable
Polgar, Judit vs Short, Nigel D1-0
Amber-blind 2nd • 1993★ Notable
Anand, Viswanathan vs Kamsky, Gata1-0
Tilburg • 1991★ Notable
Spassky, Boris V vs Van Oosterom, Joop1-0
Wch U20 prel-A • 1955★ Notable
Keres, Paul vs Euwe, Max1/2-1/2
World Championship 18th • 1948★ Notable
Narayanan,SL vs Carlsen,M0-1
Tata Steel India Rapid • 2024
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Keymer,Vincent1-0
Airthings Masters Play-In • 2023
Hou Yifan vs Mecking,H1-0
Corus B • 2009
Svidler,P vs Aronian,L1/2-1/2
Pearl Spring • 2008
Short,N vs Bacrot,E1/2-1/2
Corus B • 2008
Adams,Mi vs Kamsky,G0-1
World Blitz • 2007
Adams,Mi vs Karpov,Ana1-0
World Blitz • 2007
Ivanchuk,V vs Aronian,L1/2-1/2
6th EICC Playoff • 2005
Short,N vs Morozevich,A0-1
RUS vs. ROW • 2002
Polgar,Ju vs Grischuk,A0-1
RUS vs. ROW • 2002
Tiviakov, Sergei vs Grischuk, Alexander1/2-1/2
Linares Anibal op • 1999
Anand, Viswanathan vs Piket, Jeroen1/2-1/2
Amber-rapid 5th • 1996
Ehlvest, Jaan vs Anand, Viswanathan0-1
Tal mem • 1995
Anand, Viswanathan vs Timman, Jan H1-0
Tal mem • 1995

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