Ruy Lopez, Open Variation

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:chess_match
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:FIDE_World_Chess_Championship_2004
gptkb:Lasker_vs._Duras,_1911
gptkb:Spassky_vs._Bronstein
gptkbp:analysis Chess engines and databases
gptkbp:championship Candidates Tournaments
gptkbp:chess_opening Isolated pawns possible
Featured in many chess books
Adapted in various chess variants
High win rate for White
Part of chess opening theory
gptkbp:community Widely discussed in forums
gptkbp:cultural_impact Can confuse opponents
gptkbp:defense Solid pawn structure
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:Ruy_Lopez
gptkbp:ends_at Can lead to favorable endgames
gptkbp:events gptkb:ECO_C60-C75
gptkbp:future_plans Control the center and develop pieces
gptkbp:game_engine Evaluated by top engines
gptkbp:goal Create imbalances in the position
Gain space and control
gptkbp:has_variants gptkb:Ruy_Lopez
gptkbp:historical_event Evolved from earlier openings
gptkbp:historical_significance Frequently played in online chess
Played in World Championships
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ruy Lopez, Open Variation
gptkbp:is_a_resource_for Available on chess websites
Videos and tutorials available
gptkbp:is_characterized_by 1.e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O Be7 6.d4 d6
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by Complex and rich in possibilities
gptkbp:issues Neglecting development
gptkbp:key 6...d6
gptkbp:launch_site Open Game
gptkbp:notable_games gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_1972
gptkbp:notable_match Played in many famous matches
gptkbp:notable_players gptkb:Magnus_Carlsen
gptkb:Bobby_Fischer
gptkb:Anderssen,_Steinitz
gptkbp:opening_hours Popularity fluctuates over time
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Ruy_Lopez
gptkbp:philosophy Active piece play
gptkbp:product_line Extensively analyzed in chess literature
1.e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O Be7 6.d4 d6 7. Re1 O-O 8.c3 Nd7
gptkbp:recommendation Recommended for club players
Books and databases on chess openings
gptkbp:repertoire Used by many top players
gptkbp:research_focus gptkb:High
gptkbp:responds_to 1.e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O Be7 6.d4 d6
gptkbp:scientific_classification gptkb:Double_King's_Pawn_Opening
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of the center
gptkbp:tactics Kingside attack
gptkbp:themes Counterplay against the center
gptkbp:training Good for improving tactical skills
Puzzles based on this opening
gptkbp:transponders Can transpose into other openings
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Berlin_Defense
gptkbp:youth_club Popular in club play