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
Ruy Lopez - Berlin Defense ⎸Chess OpeningsRuy Lopez - Berlin Defense ⎸Chess OpeningsStjepan Tomic (Hanging Pawns)
advanced
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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 FastChessfactorintermediate
Ruy Lopez - Ideas, Principles and Common Variations ⎸Chess OpeningsRuy Lopez - Ideas, Principles and Common Variations ⎸Chess OpeningsStjepan Tomic (Hanging Pawns)advanced
Ruy Lopez - Archangel (Arkhangelsk) Variation ⎸Chess OpeningsRuy Lopez - Archangel (Arkhangelsk) Variation ⎸Chess OpeningsStjepan Tomic (Hanging Pawns)advanced
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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 FastChessfactorintermediate
The Ruy Lopez | Noah's Ark Trap | Chess Openings | IM Andrey OstrovskiyThe Ruy Lopez | Noah's Ark Trap | Chess Openings | IM Andrey OstrovskiyChessfactorintermediate
Traps in the Exchange Variation | Ruy Lopez | Chess Openings | Andrey OstrovskiyTraps in the Exchange Variation | Ruy Lopez | Chess Openings | Andrey OstrovskiyChessfactorintermediate