Ruy Lopez: Open

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O Nxe4 6. d4

Opening Preview

This opening is defined by the position shown on the board below. The moves displayed are a typical sequence that leads to it, but different sequences can reach the same position and still carry the same opening name.

Related Puzzles

Practice puzzles and train your tactics with real positions from games that used the Ruy Lopez: Open, and sharpen your opening mastery.

Puzzle 1 of 3 - Move #9 white

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