C91

Closed Ruy Lopez

The Closed Ruy Lopez is a named line in the Ruy Lopez. This page shows the move order 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O Be7 6. Re1 b5 7. Bb3 d6 8. c3 O-O 9. d4 Bg4 10. a4 and gives you a direct path into an interactive drill.

  • Ruy Lopez family
  • 19 ply starter line
  • ECO C91
  • Interactive drill available

Train Variation

Move Order

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O Be7 6. Re1 b5 7. Bb3 d6 8. c3 O-O 9. d4 Bg4 10. a4

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