ECO C60
Intermediate
Ruy Lopez (Spanish)
The most analyzed opening in the world — rich structure and long-term plans.
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Recommended level
Serious club players upward (~1400+). Heavy theory possible; start with the Morphy …a6 line.
Overview
The Ruy Lopez Bb5 pins the Nc6 and asks Black to show their plan: …a6, Steinitz, Berlin, or closed setups. White often aims for positional play or opposite-side castling attacks.