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Il Ruy Lopez
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Cos'è Ruy Lopez?
Come Raggiungere Il Ruy Lopez?
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La Ruy Lopez è un'apertura di scacchi molto popolare in cui vengono giocate le seguenti mosse:
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Il Bianco sviluppa un pezzo e attacca il difensore del pedone e5 del Nero. Questo alfiere in b5 è impegnato e può potenzialmente
bloccare il cavallo in c6.
L'apertura Ruy Lopez è divisa in due categorie principali in base alla terza mossa del Nero:
Nella Difesa di Berlino, il Nero muove il Cavallo in f6 per minacciare il pedone elettronico.
Nella variante Scambio, il Bianco scambia il suo Alfiere con il Cavallo del Nero che raddoppia i pedoni del Bianco.
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Nell'Arcangelo, l'idea di Nero è quella di usare l'influenza del suo alfiere fidanzato al centro e sul lato di re.
White has several options, including attempting to build an ideal pawn centre with c3 and d4, defending the e-pawn with Re1 or simply
developing.
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This subtle move can lead to aggressive positions, such as the Marshall attack.
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In the Classical Variation, Black develops the b8-knight earlier than in the other variations, and challenges White’s d4-Knight.
1. e4 e5
2. Nf3 Nc6
3. Bb5
Some of these games are aggressive and tactical while others have slow natural build ups.
Due to its vast theory, the Ruy Lopez is also a great weapon to catch your opponents off guard
Berlin Defense
How To Reach It
The Berlin Defense is a chess Opening that begins with the following moves:
1. e4 e5
2. Nf3 Nc6
3. Bb5 Nf6
White's Moves
Occupy the d-file with both rooks
The d-file is a great resource for White (helps keep rooks active)
Since White has already castled, he can place a rook on the d-file to attack Black’s position from d1.
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Black's moves
Bring the King to e8
The King in the d8-square is vulnerable because White can try to control this open-file.
Black should remove his king from this file and place a rook there instead.
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To get counterplay, Black should move the pawn in front of his Kingside rook forward two squares (so the rook gains more space)
Since Black cannot castle (which would allow the Rook to swing over), the best way to get the rook engaged is to open up the column it’s
on.
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This lets you play the Berlin without studying a bunch of theory.
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White's moves
Play d3 and c3 to give the centre some extra security
Put your c-pawn on c3-pawn (because it gives White some control of the d4-square) and prevents Black from putting his Knight on e5
(outpost square)
Put your d-pawn on d4 (to support your e4-pawn which gives you center control)
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White should play the c3-d4 move combination (since this creates space for White’s pieces and gains center control)
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Black's moves
Play a6 and Ba7
The Bishop on c5 in often exposed to attacks such as d4 or b4. Because of this, a6 can be a very useful move to retreat the Bishop
keeping it in an active diagonal.
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Similarly to White, Black will also benefit from having a Knight controlling important squares on the Kingside.
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In the Ruy Lopez, Berlin Defense, black should be attacking on the Queenside.
When White tries to open up the center (with the c3-d4 move combination), Black should counterplay on the wings of the board
(specifically the Queenside).
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Exchange variation
How To Reach It
The Exchange variation happens after these moves:
1. e4 e5
2. Nf3 Nc6
3. Bb5 a6
4. Bxc6
White loses the pair of Bishop but also doubles Black’s pawns.
This leads to positions that are imbalanced and hold chances for both sides.
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White's Moves
Get d-pawn onto d4 square
White should try to get his d-pawn onto the d4 square.
The idea: get more space for his pieces and eventually exchange the d4 pawn with Black’s e5-pawn.
If White is able to successfully exchange the d4 pawn for Black’s e5 one, the endgame is generally considered won for White
Black can’t do the same on the queenside (because of the doubled pawns on the c-file)
Black’s King needs to stay on the Kingside (other the passed pawn will queen).
White can just transfer his king to the queenside and win all of Black’s queenside pawns.
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(Source: Former World Champion Max Euwe’s book - Secrets of Pawn Endings)
Black's moves
Control the centre with c5
Advancing the c-pawn can be helpful for Black to gain space and control the d4 central square.
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Breaking with f5 can be a great way to open up diagonals for the Bishops.
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Arkhangelsk Defense
How To Reach It
The Arkhangelsk Defense starts with these moves:
1. e4 e5
2. Nf3 Nc6
3. Bb5 a6
4. Ba4 Nf6
5. 0-0 b5
White's moves
Get d-pawn to d4
Whites Idea: Get d-pawn to d4.
This gains White more space for his pieces and control of the center)
This move is usually supported by a pawn on c3 (so if Black takes on d4, White can just take back on c3 and maintain center control)
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This could be helpful to pressure the h7-pawn and the Kingside if the diagonal is open.
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Black's moves
Pin the f3-Knight
The best square for Black’s bishop is on the g4 square (where it controls the most squares and pins Whites knight).
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Go Rb8 and b4
Black can look for counterplay on the b-file if he manages to open it with b4.
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Closed Defense
How To Reach It
The Closed Defense starts with these moves:
1. e4 e5
2. Nf3 Nc6
3. Bb5 a6
4. Ba4 Nf6
5. 0-0 Be7
White's Moves
Go Re1 and maneuver the Knight to g3
Moving the rook to e1 allows the Knight to swing to g3 (to control the f5-square)
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Get d-pawn to d4
This gains White more space for his pieces and control of the center)
This move is usually supported by a pawn on c3 (so if Black takes on d4, White can just take back on c3 and maintain center control)
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Playing c3 is a very helpful move, because it supports d4, and leaves the c2-square for the Bishop.
This could be helpful to pressure the h7-pawn and the Kingside if the diagonal is open.
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Black's moves
Exchange d-pawn to open up d-file for Queen
Blacks idea: Exchange d-pawn to open up d-file (for Queen).
Black should attack White’s e-pawn (with his f6-Knight and place a Bishop on b7)
Attack on Queenside
In the Ruy Lopez, Closed Defense, black should be attacking on the Queenside.
When White tries to open up the center (with the c3-d4 move combination), Black should counterplay on the wings of the board
(specifically the Queenside).
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