The Ruy Lopez
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This opening is called the Ruy Lopez, or the Spanish Game: 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5. It is named after Ruy López, a Spanish priest who lived in the 1500s. The bishop on b5 looks at the knight on c6, and that knight guards the pawn on e5.
Watch the Ruy Lopez; every move has a purpose.
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Play White: e4, Nf3, Bb5, Ba4 in turn, then castle: O-O. Black makes its own moves.
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Now play Black: e5, Nc6, a6, Nf6 and Be7 in turn.
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Which black piece is the white bishop on b5 putting pressure on?
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No piece guards your pawn on e4. Guard it.
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