Ruy Lopez: Classical Variation, Cordel Gambit

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Opening Overview: Ruy Lopez: Classical Variation, Cordel Gambit

By playing f5, the player enters the Ruy Lopez: Classical Variation, Cordel Gambit, a system within the Ruy Lopez complex. While Qe7 is the consensus choice, f5 offers a fresh perspective. It succeeds by accepting a slightly lower evaluation to surprise the opponent. This move weakens the king position for activity.

Critical Concepts

  • Focus on maneuvering and wing expansion.
  • Control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure.
  • Feature: Locked Center, Fianchetto

Going forward, the critical task is to prioritize maneuvering and flank attacks. Data analysis shows a 35% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Also known as: Spanish: Classical, Cordel Gambit, Spanish Game, Classical Variation, Cordel Gambit, Ruy Lopez

Stockfish Analysis of Ruy Lopez: Classical Variation, Cordel Gambit:
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Technical Details for Ruy Lopez: Classical Variation, Cordel Gambit

  • ECO Code: C64
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 35% / B: 33%
  • Moves: 12
  • Aliases: Spanish: Classical, Cordel Gambit, Spanish Game, Classical Variation, Cordel Gambit, Ruy Lopez, Ruy Lopez: Cordel gambit, Cordel Gambit, Ruy Lopez
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