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Ruy Lopez: Closed, Averbakh Variation

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

Shirov,A vs Adams,Mi1-0
WCh Candidates s/f • 2007★ Notable
Smirnov,P vs Aronian,L1/2-1/2
FIDE WCh KO • 2004★ Notable
Nisipeanu,LD vs Mamedyarov,S1/2-1/2
FIDE WCh KO • 2004★ Notable
Smirnov,P vs Aronian,L1/2-1/2
FIDE WCh KO • 2004★ Notable
Nisipeanu,LD vs Mamedyarov,S1/2-1/2
FIDE WCh KO • 2004★ Notable
Hamdouchi,H vs Adams,Mi1/2-1/2
FIDE WCh KO • 2004★ Notable
Topalov,V vs Morozevich,A0-1
Amber Blindfold • 2003★ Notable
Shirov,A vs Morozevich,A1-0
Amber Blindfold • 2003★ Notable
Ponomariov,R vs Adams,Mi1/2-1/2
Olympiad • 2002★ Notable
Galkin, Alexander vs Aronian, Levon1/2-1/2
Wch U20 • 1999★ Notable
Morozevich, Alexander vs Najer, Evgeniy1-0
Wch U20 • 1997★ Notable
Anand, Viswanathan vs Short, Nigel D1-0
Dortmund • 1997★ Notable
Timman, Jan H vs Smyslov, Vassily1/2-1/2
Tilburg • 1984★ Notable
Lasker, Emanuel vs Janowsky, Dawid Markelowicz1-0
World Championship 9th • 1909★ Notable
Lasker, Emanuel vs Janowsky, Dawid Markelowicz1-0
World Championship 9th • 1909★ Notable
Lasker, Emanuel vs Janowsky, Dawid Markelowicz1/2-1/2
World Championship 9th • 1909★ Notable
Giri,A vs Mamedyarov,S1-0
GCT Blitz YourNextMove • 2018
Grischuk,A vs Mamedyarov,S1/2-1/2
GCT Rapid YourNextMove • 2018
Ivanchuk,V vs Mamedyarov,S0-1
2nd IMSA Basque 2017 • 2017
Kasimdzhanov,R vs Mamedyarov,S1/2-1/2
Amir Timur 680 Rapid 2016 • 2016

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