Play The — Ruy Lopez

White aims for a strong center, often following up with to dominate the board.

The setup allows for quick kingside castling and piece development. Common Variations Closed Ruy Lopez ( ): The most popular response. White typically plays Play the Ruy Lopez

Use this pawn push to open the center and challenge Black's control. White aims for a strong center, often following

Looking for a solid, classical opening that has been used by nearly every world champion? The Ruy Lopez ( White aims for a strong center