Ruy Lopez

GPTKB entity

Statements (102)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:chess_match
gptkbp:can_lead_to Spanish Game
gptkbp:characterized_by e4 e5 Nf3 Nc6 Bb5
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Spanish_Opening
gptkbp:first_match 16th century
gptkbp:has_variations gptkb:Open_Ruy_Lopez
gptkb:Berlin_Defense
gptkb:Steinitz_Defense
gptkb:Closed_Ruy_Lopez
gptkb:Chigorin_Defense
gptkb:Archangel_Defense
gptkb:Cozio_Defense
gptkb:Modern_Steinitz_Defense
gptkb:Zaitsev_Variation
gptkb:Schliemann_Defense
gptkb:Morphy_Defense
Exchange Variation
Bird Defense
gptkbp:historical_significance Played since the 16th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ruy Lopez
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in chess literature
opening theory
chess databases
gptkbp:is_associated_with positional play
classical chess
tactical play
Spanish school of chess
gptkbp:is_considered solid opening
theoretical opening
opening for black
opening for white
strategic opening
gptkbp:is_influenced_by gptkb:French_Defense
gptkb:Sicilian_Defense
gptkb:Italian_Game
gptkb:Scotch_Game
Caro-Kann Defense
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:chess_match
chess education
chess tournaments
chess history
chess practice
gptkbp:is_played_by world champions
gptkbp:is_popular_among gptkb:Grandmasters
Beginners
Club players
gptkbp:is_popular_in tournaments
online chess
grandmaster play
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:chess_match
chess training
chess competitions
gptkbp:key_concept gptkb:initiative
Positional play
Dynamic play
Pawn structure
King safety
Long-term strategic plans
Piece activity
Piece coordination
Bishop pair advantage
Bishop's diagonal control
Central control
Control of key squares
Control of the e-file
Counterattacking chances
Counterplay for Black
Development lead
Endgame considerations
Flexibility in pawn structure
King's side pawn storm
Knight maneuvers
Long-term pressure on f7
Minor piece placement
Open lines for rooks
Pawn breaks
Potential for queenside expansion
Preparation for d4 pawn push
Rook activity on open files
Space advantage
Tactical opportunities
Weakening of pawn structure
gptkbp:moves 1.e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5
gptkbp:named_after gptkb:Ruy_López_de_Segura
gptkbp:notable_players gptkb:Magnus_Carlsen
gptkb:Vladimir_Kramnik
gptkb:Anatoly_Karpov
gptkb:Bobby_Fischer
gptkb:Garry_Kasparov
gptkbp:part_of open games
gptkbp:popularized_by gptkb:Ruy_Lopez
gptkbp:research_importance Highly analyzed opening
gptkbp:scientific_classification gptkb:Double_King's_Pawn_Opening
Closed Game
gptkbp:strategic_goals Control the center
Develop pieces
Prepare for kingside attack
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:chess_match
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bobby_Fischer
gptkb:Tigran_Petrosian
gptkb:Kasparov
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4