Ruy Lopez

Attack the knight that defends e5 and build a lasting central advantage, rather than forcing an immediate tactical shot.

Strong against

Steinitz Defense
Philidor Defense

Weak against

Berlin Defense
Marshall Attack

Variations

Berlin Defense1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nf6 4. O-O Nxe4Closed Ruy LopezLockedWin Berlin Defense to unlockExchange VariationLockedWin Closed Ruy Lopez to unlockSchliemann DefenseLockedWin Exchange Variation to unlockMarshall AttackLockedWin Schliemann Defense to unlock

Opponent level

Hangs pieces. Then asks if that was theory.