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!
Given its immense popularity, one issue a prospective Lopez player has to face up to is the mountain of theory that has gradually developed over the years. In this book, however, Andrew Greet circumvents this potential problem by advocating a comprehensive and yet concise repertoire for White, one that can be assimilated into an opening armoury with relative ease. He also covers thoroughly the typical tactical ideas and strategies for both White and Black, arming the reader with enough knowledge to begin playing the Ruy Lopez with confidence in his or her own games.
Content
005 Foreword by Nigel Short
008 Bibliography
010 Acknowledgements
011 Introduction
Part One: Variations without 3...a6
029 Introduction
021 1 Unusual Third Moves
029 2 Fianchetto Defence (3...g6)
039 3 Cozio Defence (3...Nge7)
057 4 Steinitz Defence (3...d6)
082 5 Bird Defence (3...Nd4)
103 6 Classical Variation (3.. Bc5)
119 7 Schliemann Variation (3...f5)
139 8 Berlin Defence (3...Nf6)
Part Two: 3...a6 Ba4: Fourth Move Alternatives
155 Introduction
154 9 Unusual Fourth Moves
158 10 Deferred Fianchetto (4...g6)
262 11 Deferred Cozio (4...Nge7)
165 12 Deferred Classical (4...Bc5)
273 13 Deferred Schliemann (4...f5)
287 14 4...b5 5 Bb3: Unusual Fifth Moves
290 15 Norwegian Variation (4...b5 5 Bb3 Na5)
204 16 Deferred Steinitz (4...d6) without 6...f6
220 17 Deferred Steinitz (4...d6): 6..f6
Part Three: Worrall System (1 e4 e5 2 Nf3 Nc6 3 Bb5 a6 4 Ba4 Nf6 5 Qe2)
241 Introduction
244 18 Unusual Fifth Moves
253 19 Black delays ...b5
264 20 5...b5 6 Bb3: Unusual Sixth Moves
269 21 Anti-5 Qe2 Variation: 6...Bc5
287 22 6...Be7 7 0-0: Unusual Seventh and Eighth Moves
292 23 Closed Worrall (7...0-0 8 c3 d6 9 Rd1): Introduction
307 24 Closed Worrall (7...0-0 8 c3 d6 9 Rd1): 9...Na5
327 25 Open Worrall (7...0-0 8 c3 d5 9 d3): Introduction
344 26 Open Worrall (7...0-0 8 c3 d5 9 d3): 9..Bb7
362 27 Open Worrall (7...0-0 8 c3 d5 9 d3): 9...Te8
373 Index of Variations
Given its immense popularity, one issue a prospective Lopez player has to face up to is the mountain of theory that has gradually developed over the years. In this book, however, Andrew Greet circumvents this potential problem by advocating a comprehensive and yet concise repertoire for White, one that can be assimilated into an opening armoury with relative ease. He also covers thoroughly the typical tactical ideas and strategies for both White and Black, arming the reader with enough knowledge to begin playing the Ruy Lopez with confidence in his or her own games.
- Written by a Ruy Lopez expert
- All black defences are covered
- Ideal for improvers, as well as club and tournament players
Content
005 Foreword by Nigel Short
008 Bibliography
010 Acknowledgements
011 Introduction
Part One: Variations without 3...a6
029 Introduction
021 1 Unusual Third Moves
029 2 Fianchetto Defence (3...g6)
039 3 Cozio Defence (3...Nge7)
057 4 Steinitz Defence (3...d6)
082 5 Bird Defence (3...Nd4)
103 6 Classical Variation (3.. Bc5)
119 7 Schliemann Variation (3...f5)
139 8 Berlin Defence (3...Nf6)
Part Two: 3...a6 Ba4: Fourth Move Alternatives
155 Introduction
154 9 Unusual Fourth Moves
158 10 Deferred Fianchetto (4...g6)
262 11 Deferred Cozio (4...Nge7)
165 12 Deferred Classical (4...Bc5)
273 13 Deferred Schliemann (4...f5)
287 14 4...b5 5 Bb3: Unusual Fifth Moves
290 15 Norwegian Variation (4...b5 5 Bb3 Na5)
204 16 Deferred Steinitz (4...d6) without 6...f6
220 17 Deferred Steinitz (4...d6): 6..f6
Part Three: Worrall System (1 e4 e5 2 Nf3 Nc6 3 Bb5 a6 4 Ba4 Nf6 5 Qe2)
241 Introduction
244 18 Unusual Fifth Moves
253 19 Black delays ...b5
264 20 5...b5 6 Bb3: Unusual Sixth Moves
269 21 Anti-5 Qe2 Variation: 6...Bc5
287 22 6...Be7 7 0-0: Unusual Seventh and Eighth Moves
292 23 Closed Worrall (7...0-0 8 c3 d6 9 Rd1): Introduction
307 24 Closed Worrall (7...0-0 8 c3 d6 9 Rd1): 9...Na5
327 25 Open Worrall (7...0-0 8 c3 d5 9 d3): Introduction
344 26 Open Worrall (7...0-0 8 c3 d5 9 d3): 9..Bb7
362 27 Open Worrall (7...0-0 8 c3 d5 9 d3): 9...Te8
373 Index of Variations