By pinning the black knight to the queen, the white immediately puts pressure on the black's position and establishes control over the center of the board.
The Ruy Lopez, named after the Spanish bishop Ruy López de Segura, has been a favorite among chess players for centuries. The opening sequence of 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 sets the stage for a dynamic and strategic battle. By pinning the black knight to the queen, the white immediately puts pressure on the black's position and establishes control over the center of the board.