Play the Ruy Lopez: A Complete Repertoire in a Famous Opening
Andrew Greet
376 pages, Paperback
ISBN: 1857444272
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Language: English
Publish: January 1, 2007
The Ruy Lopez is an incredibly popular opening at all levels of chess; this is perhaps unsurprising given that it’s recognized by most experts as White’s greatest chance of obtaining a lasting advantage after the moves 1 e4 e5. Also known as the Spanish Opening, the Lopez is steeped in rich tradition, having provided the battleground for countless clashes between World Champions of past and present: Kasparov, Fischer, Karpov, Topalov, Kramnik, Anand – the list is endless!.