num_pages: 376
description: The Ruy Lopez is an incredibly popular opening at all levels of chess; this is perhaps unsurprising given that its recognized by most experts as Whites 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!.
language: English
title: Play the Ruy Lopez
publisher: Everyman Chess