C87
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.
Top Players in this Opening
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Best Games
Shirov,A vs Adams,Mi1-0
WCh Candidates s/f 2007Notable
Nisipeanu,LD vs Mamedyarov,S1/2-1/2
FIDE WCh KO 2004Notable
Smirnov,P vs Aronian,L1/2-1/2
FIDE WCh KO 2004Notable
Smirnov,P vs Aronian,L1/2-1/2
FIDE WCh KO 2004Notable
Hamdouchi,H vs Adams,Mi1/2-1/2
FIDE WCh KO 2004Notable
Nisipeanu,LD vs Mamedyarov,S1/2-1/2
FIDE WCh KO 2004Notable
Topalov,V vs Morozevich,A0-1
Amber Blindfold 2003Notable
Shirov,A vs Morozevich,A1-0
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Ponomariov,R vs Adams,Mi1/2-1/2
Olympiad 2002Notable
Galkin, Alexander vs Aronian, Levon1/2-1/2
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Morozevich, Alexander vs Najer, Evgeniy1-0
Wch U20 1997Notable
Anand, Viswanathan vs Short, Nigel D1-0
Dortmund 1997Notable
Timman, Jan H vs Smyslov, Vassily1/2-1/2
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Lasker, Emanuel vs Janowsky, Dawid Markelowicz1/2-1/2
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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