Ruy Lopez: Classical (Cordel) Defense (C64)

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Target Position

♜ ♞ ♝ ♛ ♚ ♜ ♟ ♟ ♟ ♟ ♟ ♟ ♟ ♞ ♟ ♝ ♝ ♟ ♞ ♟ ♟ ♟ ♟ ♟ ♟ ♟ ♜ ♝ ♛ ♚ ♞ ♜
Engine Eval: +0.17

Master Game Statistics

Based on master-level chess games in the database.

White Wins: 36.8% Draws: 36.1% Black Wins: 27.1%

Strategic Overview

The Ruy Lopez: Classical (Cordel) Defense (ECO code C64) is a key chess opening. From the starting board position, it is defined by the following move sequence:

Move Sequence (SAN)
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Bc5
UCI Move Path
e2e4 e7e5 g1f3 b8c6 f1b5 f8c5
Repertoire Training

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Parent Opening

This line is a variation of the main parent opening:

Ruy Lopez (Spanish Game) (C60)