Chess Openings: Ruy Lopez | Ideas, Theory, and Attacking Plans

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In this video lesson, GM Igor Smirnov teaches you the Ruy Lopez chess opening (also known as the Spanish Game or the Spanish Opening), its opening theory, general ideas, attacking plans, and more. It starts with the opening moves: 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5.
It is one of the most popular chess openings and has been played by all the top players including Magnus Carlsen, Garry Kasparov, Vishy Anand, Bobby Fischer, etc. It is a classical and powerful chess opening that serves well from beginners to advanced level players. It is evergreen and has never been refuted.
However, a lot of beginner and intermediate level players are intimidated by the seemingly complex nature of this opening. That's why GM Smirnov breaks it down and explains the opening in the simplest way possible, so that you can understand the main concept of the opening instead of just memorizing the moves without understanding the logic behind it.
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00:00 Ruy Lopez Chess Opening Theory
00:44 Basic ideas in Ruy Lopez for White
02:45 Why centralize pieces, control the center?
06:02 Morphy Defense: 3...a6
07:45 Key idea: Typical pawn structure
10:52 2 prophylactic moves: c3 & h3
12:50 Black's mainline: Chigorin variation
14:30 Understand the logic, don't just memorize
14:47 Transitioning to the attack!
17:35 Most common questions from students
19:04 Marshall Attack by Black
20:37 Stats: Black's more wins in Marshall Attack
21:36 Berlin Defense: 3...Nf6
23:05 Does GM Smirnov recommend Berlin Defense?
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@GMIgorSmirnov Год назад

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@PostTraumaticChessDisorder Год назад

3:54 I'm listening with headphones and that door knock almost made me choke on my donut

@josephsalmonte4995 Год назад

I've always stayed away from this opening. Even though I've seen everyone from Magnus to beginners win with it. I'll give it a go thanks. 🙂

@gurgleblaster2282 Год назад

What's awesome is how old this opening is and how good it is.

@johnlloyddy7016 Год назад

Lol, this is probably the first opening I learned as a kid and the only one I tend to use everytime I play. I'm just a casual player and only play for fun with friends so this is my go to opening move everytime. I've tried the Queen's opening and even tried Capablanca's opening in one occasion against a really good player just to mess with him, but my skills are not that good and I always end up playing myself into a corner with those, so I just go back to the always reliable Ruy Lopez opening next game. I do get lucky most of the time since after I develop most pieces I just go for the kill and capture as many high pieces as fast as I can and try to turn it into a numbers game, usually sacrificing my queen for the opponent's queen the first chance I get, since most casual players rely on it too much and panic when they lose it. Against competent players however, this usually ends up in disaster for me. 😀😊😁

@GTBSBE1111 Год назад

its a good opening in overall, you can trick people

@CollectiveClipss Год назад

I just did it and didn't know what it was so I just looked it up

@GabrielLopez-we6yn Год назад

So which opening do you use then

@arkakoukos1 Год назад

You are incredible, the only one who gave me a deep understanding of every movement of the opening, upload more videos with openings we need it, keep up the amazing work!!!

@GMIgorSmirnov Год назад

Wow, thank you!

@grubygrzib6308 Год назад

I was playing this since I started playing chess, even without knowing any theory, these first three moves seemed the most logical to me. It's insane to now know that there's so much depth into this opening.

@shootdasmm Год назад

I gotta say I like the pacing of this video then most of your other tutorials. You did an amazing job of thoroughly explaining the why's, much appreciated!

@GMIgorSmirnov Год назад

Awesome, thank you!

@cmnyc3493 Год назад

Than

@bhumanyusingh6819 Год назад

When i was about 700 elo I learnt a few and basic lines of ruy lopez and i remember gotham chess made a video about openings that you should never play and the ruy lopez opening was in there because of that whenever I used to play a match with ruy lopez nobody actually knew how to defend against it or what to do as they did not expect me to okay that opening and ruy lopez helped me very much to get to 1200 elo and I still use it

@WildeWolfe7370 Год назад

I have played 1 game of chess with a human in real life. I got a political set for a gift so I figured I should know how to play. Found you and free kids chess app Your videos help so much. Year's of experience in small doses. Thank you!!

@roeydaz Год назад

As a slightly advanced beginner this is the only king side opening I have spent any time studying and learnt about. It’s slight complexity teaches a lot about a chess opening. I use this most of the time.

@yelpxr9483 Год назад

i’m a advanced beginner too. i’ll give it a go!

@sandroC. Год назад

what elo is advanced beginner tho

@roeydaz Год назад

@@sandroC. 800?

@ofeliavillegas905 Год назад

@@yelpxr9483 wait a minute biginner but advance 🤔

@kenzithomson208 Год назад

@@sandroC. about 900-1100

@destrytennea Год назад

I’ve always thought this opening was too tricky to understand. But you explained it clearly with great lucidity and articulacy. Thanks

@GMIgorSmirnov Год назад

Great to hear!

@alexmatei22222 Месяц назад

14:50, yes, this is the best way to learn a chess opening and I really appreciate this video a lot, not just random robotic moves,but also the explanation behind the moves. Thank you very much!

@lukastux3024 Год назад

Fantastic introduction to the Ruy Lopez! And the editing at 11:10 was brilliant! :D And the most important part: it was not only funny, but educational: WE WILL NOT FORGET THIS now anymore!!!

@ReachingHigher001 Год назад

A Super Saiyan Bishop.

@GMIgorSmirnov Год назад

► Chapters 00:00 Ruy Lopez Chess Opening Theory 00:44 Basic ideas in Ruy Lopez for White 02:45 Why centralize pieces, control the center? 06:02 Morphy Defense: 3...a6 07:45 Key idea: Typical pawn structure 10:52 2 prophylactic moves: c3 & h3 12:50 Black's mainline: Chigorin variation 14:30 Understand the logic, don't just memorize 14:47 Transitioning to the attack! 17:35 Most common questions from students 19:04 Marshall Attack by Black 20:37 Stats: Black's more wins in Marshall Attack 21:36 Berlin Defense: 3...Nf6 23:05 Does GM Smirnov recommend Berlin Defense?

@baturkey 2 месяца назад

This is the best opening tutorial video I've watched on here. Other videos move too fast so I have to pause and go back a lot but you explained everything clearly step by step

@aclif0316 Год назад

That cat in the background is absolutely zonked

@walterbrownstone8017 Год назад

I can't get enough Ruy Lopez videos. I'm a low ELO Ruy Lopez expert!

@merlin_24 Год назад

Amazing video explaining the ideas why all the moves are played when most creators just read the lines for you.

@fabriziolorito Год назад

The best explanation of the Ruy Lopez I have seen so far!

@enricoriccardi5583 Год назад

Thank you Igor so much for this! This video explains really well why each move is done in that particular moment. I would definitely try this in place of the usual Italian game. 👍

@dharma355 Год назад

I stayed away from the rug Lopez cuz Gotham tells us not to but now that I learnt this I improved my rating from 900 to 1200

@Zarl451 Год назад

Great video Igor, I've been trying to learn about the Ruy Lopez as a relatively chess newbie and this was massively helpful

@Kaprosik Год назад

thank you very much that you did this video it really helped me win more games with white at tournaments.

@sv7073 Год назад

This is the best explanation of an opening that I've ever seen

@road_to_gm123 Год назад

I really like how you explain some of the moves, like why the pawn isn't really hanging, shows how experienced you are at coaching, best chess RU-vid channel ❤

@sp33d3r1 Год назад

You do an amazing job explaining everything without rushing. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge!

@Mr5022840 Год назад

Great work as always Sir Igor, please upload more videos on openings...we always look forward to that

@CarboAter Год назад

The sleeping cat at the table behind him is so adorable.

@user-zr4ju2uc8c 10 месяцев назад

Thanks #Igor Smirnov, you are helping me understand chess more in depth and I have been winning many more games than I ever have. I'm learning openings more clearly than before and have been using the skills you've taught me to help build better openings and pawn structures

@stevenc.5113 Год назад

I’m just getting back into chess again. This was always one of my favorite openings and I never knew it’s name at all. Can’t wait to play it again.

@suleimanalmustafa5044 Год назад

This is a very useful and straightforward explanation of Ruy Lopez. Thank you so much

@carlossimancas9867 11 месяцев назад

"The Ruy Lopez is the Queen of all the openings" (Capablanca) "You will not be a good chess player unless you master and fully understand the Ruy Lopez" (Kasparov)

@stefanwolf8558 2 месяца назад

Out of curiosity, what is the king of chess openings?

@bibsp3556 4 дня назад

"RUY lopez? Wasn't that guy Jennifer's brother?" -me

@sumantakumardutta986 Год назад

Thank you so much sir for this comprehensive guide on playing the Ruy Lopez 🙏😀❤️

@cliffberry1900 11 месяцев назад

Wow! You have a wonderful way of simplifying. You're a superb teacher.

@ph34rocious 6 месяцев назад

Oh my. You are the one I've been looking for. Incredible insight here, thank you so much.

@cwoodside907 Год назад

This is top level instruction at its finest! THANK YOU GM Smirnov!! I’ve always leaned toward Bc4, by habit since I’m only “rated” 750. I see the advantages from Bb5!

@FelFelGaming 8 месяцев назад

What's your rate now

@user-gy8ff8xl2l 5 месяцев назад

When I was first introduced to chess at 3, this was the first opening my dad showed me and it is always my favorite, thanks for this great breakdown!

@stuarthayward4756 Год назад

fantastic tuition, thank-you, best chess teacher on youtube!! thank-you Igor

@richardcasey4439 Год назад

Really excellent descriptions and explanations for this opening

@tommcmichael8679 Год назад

Thanks! Good description! Helpful.

@chriswaudby1084 Год назад

Igor your videos really are immensely helpful to me they really are so thank you dude

@guillermopinus Год назад

Excelent content Igor, i am 1400 rapid and I still enjoy and learn from yours simple explanations of the tactical and posicional situations. Great!

@theawesomelogan6729 3 месяца назад

This video got me playing the Ruy Lopez, very good video!

@RedGhoulAnimation Год назад

A super comprehensive tutorial. I recently started getting into chess, and I’m not very good. I’ve been trying to learn some basic openings and I know the Ruy Lopez is a big one. This video helped me out a lot. Keep up the great work man!

@GMIgorSmirnov Год назад

Great to hear!

@isayoldchap1 Год назад

It’s a very good and well presented overview, but not comprehensive by any means. There are dozens of variations and sidelines that are not mentioned here. Nevertheless one of the most useful explanations of the principles and main lines I’ve seen to date.

@WaqasAhmed-gq8hs 5 месяцев назад

best explanation ! it good to c each n every scenario.

@beheraabinash3789 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for the valuable video

@Mr.A812 Год назад

Thank you sir , A student from India , love your Videos , Help a lot to learn about the main lines in the openings .

@GMIgorSmirnov Год назад

Glad to hear that

@adeelhaidery1956 Год назад

Igor thats wonderfull u came again in this variation, plz make some more in depth, i will wait with thanks

@tedsanders7070 2 месяца назад

Wonderful teaching this is my favourite opening

@P_Pusher89 7 месяцев назад

Thanks a lot for your great content.

@abhishektodmal1914 20 дней назад

Thank you for this wonderful video, Igor! Appreciated the clarity and enthusiasm with your explanation so very much 😃 Look forward to giving this a go, and I wish you all the very best! 😃👋🙏❤️

@GMIgorSmirnov 19 дней назад

❤

@staithinq7791 4 месяца назад

very intresting thank you so much you have a great way of explaining things you should keep making does kind of video they are a real pleasure to listen to !

@merakshitrading9216 Год назад

you are awesome. I really enjoy your thoughts / ideas.

@jonasherman9195 Год назад

Great instructive video!

@DripApe Год назад

You're the coolest chess teacher, keep it up mr igor 🔥

@TomBrooklyn Год назад

Thanks GM Igor. I needed that. 😄

@efiroktal 4 месяца назад

Thanks, great video

@EGS3586 Год назад

bro im surprised ur not one of the top 10 chess youtubers. ur rly good

@dancleary578 11 месяцев назад

GM Igor - Thank you very much for explaining this opening in detail. Love your knowledge, experience and remarkable enthusiasm! 🙂 I have several concerns about playing the Ruy Lopez... 1. Why advance the King Bishop if you don't intend to capture the Knight on C6? This "pas de deux" seems indecisive and inefficient. In addition, if Black even casually advances pawns on files A and B, your Bishop is continually forced to "run and hide", defeating any opening plan you may have "entertained" in the first place. The lone Bishop becomes a liability and isn't really much of a coordinated threat. 2. White's Queen-side pieces remain undeveloped for quite a while. Lost opportunity? 3. Moving the Queen Knight (3 moves) to occupy g3 on the King-side is clumsy(?) and time consuming. Again, lost opportunites? 4. The opening seems indecisive... For these reasons, I'm skeptical... 🙂 Thanks for your thoughts. Best, -Dan

@AverageYTviewer1225 Год назад

Love the tutorial! I'll try it on a tournament tomorrow.

@francisclemente3855 Год назад

Hi Igor, thanks for your clear sharing of the Ruy Lopez. Can also share how to play the French Defense?

@p7sc7l26 Год назад

Hate this opening when oppenents play it against me, but never have played it myself. I haven't already watched this video but I'm sure it is great and will help me playing against it or even use it for my own game

@ralphderkapitaen9875 Год назад

nicely done. all different angles covered....

@user-rl6mn6vz1v 11 месяцев назад

very clear explanation

@Yea___ Год назад

People in the 3 digit ratings are using this opening against me constantly, so i have to learn it. It's annoying how much theory most of my opponents seem to know

@elweb30 Год назад

Thank you as a new chess player this helps out immensely!

@josephmerritt1411 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for the video and explanation behind the moves.

@GMIgorSmirnov 9 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@Maxishere1433 Год назад

Actually what I usually do is play e4,e5,nf3,nc6,bb5,a6,bxnc6,dxc6,nxe5,qd4,nc4,qxe4+,ne3 block taking control of d5 Square and f5 as well

@mokhtarawwad2780 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing

@AlbionArg 11 месяцев назад

Fantastic video, thanks for this Igor!

@GMIgorSmirnov 11 месяцев назад

Glad you liked it!

@michaels8386 Год назад

I like this video. It is competent, well made, provides good basic knowledge and understanding.

@GMIgorSmirnov Год назад

I appreciate that!

@lukastux3024 Год назад

Already excited for part 2: Your recommendations against the Berlin. And maybe the Open Spanish and the Marshall Gambit!

@saydsahal2974 Год назад

very helpful thanks

@davidrobertson1980 Год назад

Excellent explaining lesson Igor, your teaching style is awesome man.

@GMIgorSmirnov Год назад

Thanks a lot!

@andrewmays3988 Год назад

Excellent tutorial!!! You get a gold star for this lesson !!😊

@GMIgorSmirnov Год назад

😊

@Redbirds1100 11 месяцев назад

thank you I struggle a lot with openings.

@megaspawn0 9 месяцев назад

I can feel my brain getting bigger

@robertovelasquez6078 23 дня назад

Hahaha, good job bro!

@johnhessom-lx1nt Год назад

Development is very important but a sharp eye for tactics is necessary

@Janto001 Год назад

The Ruy, The Najdorf, the Kings Indian…tools of the Legends

@SoyJamin 4 месяца назад

thank you for you video

@markstevens2888 7 месяцев назад

you kick butt! awesome enthusiasm! I'm an agamator fan as well.

@Verner791 Год назад

Thanks! It was very helpful.

@GMIgorSmirnov Год назад

Glad it helped!

@petersmit8717 Год назад

great video, thanks for taking the time to enlighten us normal people :)

@hm-zr3uh Год назад

Thanks alot it was great

@mario97br Год назад

Thaaank you. Never really grasped the Ruy, really appreciate the video :D

@GMIgorSmirnov Год назад

Glad I could help!

@nps3b Год назад

excellent lecture

@enricoryan2260 Год назад

i have so much idea when im starting to watch your videos please keep it up and where here to watch even the adds hehe to help your more videos to come!🤣😂🤣😂

@Arcan3frost Год назад

Excellent!

@ghostmanscores1666 Год назад

I like this. I could actually keep up.

@CheesyV1676 11 месяцев назад

The cat in the background 🐈🐈🐈

@patrickfitzpatrick2579 Год назад

😊 thanks! Already watching you my game improved and my understanding!!!! You rock!!! 🪨 🎸 🤘

@GMIgorSmirnov Год назад

Happy to help!

@Dulein-hu9po Месяц назад

thank you so much for this video

@GMIgorSmirnov Месяц назад

😊

@joeyzalman8254 Год назад

very clear thank you!

@GMIgorSmirnov Год назад

Glad it helped!

@KamalHossain-zz9sj 8 месяцев назад

One of the best video on ruy lopez

@theodorosdimitriou3905 Год назад

This video is extraordinary! Keep up the good work ! Highly suggested

@GMIgorSmirnov Год назад

Thank you! Will do!

@KarthikSubramanianKrishnan Год назад

Informative. Nice video igor!

@GMIgorSmirnov Год назад

Thanks! 😃

@gabechoukri7556 Год назад

I love his videos. They are always so informational and helpful. I can’t lie though the way he says “beshhop” always makes me laugh.

@GeorgePolzer Год назад

thank you for explaining the Ruy Lopez. Good to see you are back up an recording. I love your videos covering unique openings. What do you think of the Robatsch Defense? Could you do video on it?

@lukastux3024 Год назад

I don't know. He already has so many videos about dubious openings. It was really necessary that he finally covers the good openings (Ruy Lopez, ...).

@pratikpatil6342 Год назад

You are really good teacher.

@klyeyon Год назад

If you took black and meet ruy Lopez go Vienna gambit Black version.. I think its the best way to counter fast and lower rated player usually don't know how to defence against it..

@mizofan 11 месяцев назад

Your videos are very helpful, well explained, and as you say, give a clear understanding beyond simply memorising, that is useful for play generally. I'm from Wales and i wonder if you might cover the Evans Gambit (Evans was a Welsh sea captain and inventor)

@GMIgorSmirnov 11 месяцев назад

Hey! Good to know. Very interesting. We will make a note of your suggestion.