Ruy Lopez: Closed

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Opening Overview: Ruy Lopez: Closed

"Deviating from the popular Ruy Lopez (g6), this line chooses Be7. It succeeds by sacrificing popularity for a statistically stronger weapon. This move controls key diagonals."

The move Be7 signals the Ruy Lopez: Closed, steering the game into independent territory.

Trajectory: As the position develops, the priority becomes to control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure. Plans should focus on how to control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure and develop rapidly.

Structure: The board features a Fianchetto. With a draw rate of 39%, the position is solid. Engines evaluate it at +0.86.

Also known as: Spanish: Closed System, Ruy Lopez: Closed Variations, Spanish Game, Closed Variations

Stockfish Analysis of Ruy Lopez: Closed:
+0.86 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for Ruy Lopez: Closed

  • ECO Code: C84
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 39% / B: 22%
  • Moves: 15
  • Aliases: Spanish: Closed System, Ruy Lopez: Closed Variations, Spanish Game, Closed Variations, Closed Defense, Ruy Lopez; C84, Ruy Lopez: closed defence, Closed Defense, Ruy Lopez; C84
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