The Ruy Lopez is one of the oldest and most famous openings with plenty of attacking options for White and Black. It is favoured by world champions, such as Kasparov and Anand, and played successfully at every level. It is possible to understand and improve by knowing the typical themes and tactical combinations that have been discovered in recent years. Popular amongst beginners and advanced players alike, the Ruy Lopez is easy to learn but difficult to beat.
About the Author
Australian Chess Champion and Player of the Year for 2004, Gary Lane is also a prominent figure on the European tournament circuit. He now has many works to his name including Find the Winning Move, The Bishop’s Opening Explained and The Scotch Game Explained. He is a renowned chess trainer and has been involved in coaching some of England and Australia’s top junior players. He lives in Paignton, Devon.