Ruy Lopez: Classical Variation, Zukertort Gambit

ECO: C65Open Games1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nf6 4.O-O Bc5 5.c3

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About the Ruy Lopez: Classical Variation, Zukertort Gambit

The Ruy Lopez: Classical Variation, Zukertort Gambit is a line of the Ruy Lopez, catalogued under ECO code C65 in the Open Games section of the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings.

It arises after 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nf6 4.O-O Bc5 5.c3, with White playing the move that gives the line its name.

The Ruy Lopez has 235 named lines in our opening book; the ones closest to this position are listed below.

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