Ruy Lopez: Classical Defense, Benelux Variation
Ruy Lopez: Classical Defense, Benelux Variation (C64) starts 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nf6 4.O-O Bc5 5.c3 O-O 6.d4 Bb6. In 260 games between strong players, White wins 44%, 13% are drawn and Black wins 43%; the most played move is 7.Bg5 (47%).
1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nf6 4.O-O Bc5 5.c3 O-O 6.d4 Bb6
- ECO
- C64
- Games between strong players
- 260
- To move
- White
White wins, draws and Black wins, from this position.
What strong players play next
The moves played most from this position in over-the-board broadcasts and the Lichess Elite Database, how often, and how the games ended.
| Move | Played | Results | Leads to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.Bg5 | 47% (122) | Ruy Lopez: Classical Variation, Modern Main Line | |
| 7.Re1 | 19% (50) | – | |
| 7.a4 | 13% (33) | – | |
| 7.dxe5 | 13% (33) | – | |
| 7.Bxc6 | 4% (9) | – | |
| 7.d5 | 3% (8) | – |
Where it comes from and where it goes
Branches from Ruy Lopez: Classical Variation, Zukertort Gambit 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nf6 4.O-O Bc5 5.c3
More Ruy Lopez lines
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- Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Anti-Berlin Variation 38,807 games
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- Ruy Lopez: Marshall Attack 6,317 games
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