The Ruy Lopez, Chigorin Variation | Chess Openings Explained

intermediate

Jonathan Schrantz teaches the Chigorin Variation of the main line Ruy Lopez. The Chigorin was the most popular black defense to the Ruy Lopez for over 50 years. Learn why and use it in your games.

2016.02.15
Alexander Goloshchapov vs Alexey Shirov, European Clubs Cup (Men) (2003): C99 Ruy Lopez, closed, Chigorin, 12...c5d4
Veselin Topalov vs Vassily Ivanchuk, 20th Amber Tournament (Rapid) (2011): C99 Ruy Lopez, closed, Chigorin, 12...c5d4

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beginner

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intermediate

Ruy Lopez - Berlin Defense ⎸Chess OpeningsRuy Lopez - Berlin Defense ⎸Chess OpeningsStjepan Tomic (Hanging Pawns)

advanced

The Ruy Lopez - Beginner Breakdown - 2014.08.12The Ruy Lopez - Beginner Breakdown - 2014.08.12Mike Kummer

beginner

Tricks & Traps Everyone Should Know in the Ruy Lopez | Ft. @AnnaCramlingTricks & Traps Everyone Should Know in the Ruy Lopez | Ft. @AnnaCramlingEric Rosen

intermediate

Tarrasch Trap | Trap in the Open Variation of the Ruy Lopez | Opening Tricks and Traps to Win FastTarrasch Trap | Trap in the Open Variation of the Ruy Lopez | Opening Tricks and Traps to Win FastChessfactor

intermediate

Fishing Pole Trap | Opening Trap in the Ruy Lopez | Chess Opening Tricks and Traps to Win FastFishing Pole Trap | Opening Trap in the Ruy Lopez | Chess Opening Tricks and Traps to Win FastChessfactor

intermediate

Ruy Lopez - Breyer Variation ⎸Chess OpeningsRuy Lopez - Breyer Variation ⎸Chess OpeningsStjepan Tomic (Hanging Pawns)

advanced

INTRO TO THE RUY LOPEZ (Spanish Game) Lularobs x ChessExplainedINTRO TO THE RUY LOPEZ (Spanish Game) Lularobs x ChessExplainedChristof Sielecki

intermediate