Ruy Lopez
The Ruy Lopez is one of the most studied openings. Characterised by 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5, it’s still a popular opening in spite of being over 500 years old. There’s a huge body of theory, but there are still innovations being found. The Anand-Shirov game below showcases a line that’s recently become popular.
Videos – opening theory:
- Berlin
- Classical
- Cozio
- Marshall Attack – inaccurate play by White
- Marshall Attack – unsound but challenging bishop sacrifice on h3
- Neo-Steinitz
- Mortimer Trap
- Steinitz Defence, Tarrasch’s Trap
Video – full games
- Anand vs Shirov, Corus 2010, Part 1
- Anand vs Shirov, Corus 2010, Part 2
- Anand vs Shirov, Corus 2010, Part 3
- Kasparov vs Karpov, 1990, Pt 1
- Kasparov vs Karpov, 1990, Pt 2
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