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Try Playing the Ruy Lopez the "Grand" Way
If you’re looking for an opening that can withstand the test of time, look no further than the Ruy Lopez. Invented in the
16th century by Spanish monk Ruy Lopez de Segura, 500 years later this opening weapon is
still trusted by the pros when they need a win against 1...e5.
And with abundant strategic and tactical possibilities, it’s no wonder why the Spanish Game never gets old. If you too want to take down points with this ageless weapon, you definitely have to try this Ruy Lopez starter course!
Brought to you by Swedish number one
Grandmaster Nils Grandelius, this Short & Sweet course is a sample of the main course,
The Grand Ruy Lopez - the most comprehensive guide to the Ruy Lopez on Chessable. In it, he explains
over 600 variations of one of the most popular openings among grandmasters.
And in this sample course, you’ll get
20 lines so that you can try out this tried-and-true 1.e4 weapon for yourself and experience GM Grandelius’ awesome opening expertise. Through detailed yet digestible descriptions, he’ll show you how to play the Ruy Lopez the "Grand" way. You’ll learn how to:
♝ Fight the
Arkhangelsk Variation (6.,,Bc5) by setting tactical traps for Black
♝ Push back the advance of the
Open Spanish (5...Nxd4) by dominating open files with your rook and queen
♝ Stretch your opponent’s defense thin with double attacks in the
Martinez Variation (5...Be7) and avoid the drawish Marshall Attack with a d3 approach
♝ Break the
“Berlin Wall” (3.Nf6) by avoiding a quick endgame and pursuing complications to throw Black off his draw attempt
♝ Take on pet variations like the
Steinitz and Jaenisch Gambit and deny Black from having any fun
With GM Grandelius’ dynamic style of chess, we know you’re going to love it!
Try out GM Nils Grandelius’ Ruy Lopez for free today, and if you like it, be sure to check out the main course,
The Grand Ruy Lopez, where you'll get more lines, more variations, and more understanding of this trusted tournament opening.