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♟️🔥Ruy López Opening – Step by Step Guide

 


🧠 What is the Ruy López?

The Ruy López, also known as the Spanish Opening, is one of the oldest and most respected chess openings. Named after Spanish priest Ruy López de Segura, it is favored by world champions for its rich tactical and positional opportunities.


🔢 Opening Moves

  1. e4 → King’s Pawn Opening

  2. e5 → Black responds symmetrically

  3. Nf3 → Knight develops, attacks e5

  4. Nc6 → Black defends e5

  5. Bb5The Ruy López! White pins the knight to the king


🎯 Objectives of Ruy López


🧩 Main Variations 

🔹 Morphy Defense (most common)

5... a6
6. Ba4 Nf6
7. O-O Be7

 

➡️ Safe, classical development. Flexible for both sides.

🔹 Closed Ruy López

White castles, and Black plays ...Be7 then ...b5 and ...d6. Strategic maneuvering follows.

 

 


🪤 Traps & Tactics to Know


🧱 Strategy Tips


📈 Famous Games with Ruy López


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