The Ruy Lopez, named after the Spanish bishop Ruy López de Segura, has been a favorite among chess players for centuries.
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.