Explores the Ruy Lopez Classical Defence opening (ECO C64). The video includes a match between Emanuel Lasker and Wilhelm Steinitz in the Chess World Championship rematch in 1896.
Chess Lesson: Ruy Lopez Opening – Classical Defence
September 3rd, 2010 
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@aaplesauce most chess openings have a main line (which after a while can turn into different variations) if your opponent does something which isnt one of the known variations its either not as good or something that hasnt really been explored by pro chess players. You’re going to have to figure out what’s your best move considering opening principles and your game plan
what happends if black doesnt do those exact moves? most people would be like “srry for being so noob” but im not apologizing for asking a question
@bethcharette its a 32% draw
@bethcharette the ruy lopez is actually pretty high up there in statistically when compared to other openings. White wins 40% of the time, loses 27% of the time and draws 33% of the time. Compare it to the more passive 4 knights opening, which scores 34% win for white 27% loss and 39% draw!
Why would anyone use a strategy with only a 40% win ratio. That means 60% of the time, it is a loser. Am I missing something?
In actuality, the videos I am seeing on You Tube bear this ratio out. It is rare that the Ruy Lopez is on the winning side.
Could anyone explain to me why 40% is a great recommendation for this game plan?
In video after video, the player using Roy Lopez gets his clothing handed to him before being thrown into the street.
Would a real teacher please stand up.
thank you for your wonderful illustration…
@jrobichess
If 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Bc5 4. c3 Nf6 5. O-O Nxe4 6. Qe2
Then …Bxf2 7. Rxf2 Nxf2 8. Qxf2
White wins the exchange. Material is even and I think black has a good game here, unless i missed something.
i like jrobi. ehs a pretty cool guy and doesnt afraid of shwoing his chess powers
Why not jjust take the black knight after 4 moves and win a pawn?
@jrobichess
So it’s best to leave the bishop there at c5? When is it good to take N c6 then?
I was really curious about the Spanish game and it looks very tempting to take the horse at c6 in order to take black pond at e5. But when i see the following QD4 move i don’t think i would wanna risk it anymore. Anyway, thanks for telling us about the QD4 and for these amazing videos!
after the castle, if the black knight takes the “free pawn” in 5. … Nxe4 and then White queen 6.Qe2 attacking the knight, Why doesn´t black protects its knight with its pawn in 6. …f5 insted of putting the knight back in f6?.
man i would like ur vids so much more if u avoided the % percent talk in every vid for first few mins
You seem to mention a lot of the “database” in many of your vids, which database are you getting the data from?
one of the strongest opening for white
great vid, well done and keep up the good work
I love your vids – they got me into the theory of chess.
But I find this choice of game very strange. As great as Lasker and Steinitz were, this game is kind of redundant from a theoretical perspecitive. Nobody would play Ne7 these days – it would make far more sense to focus on the modern lines.
Nonetheless, thanks for the introduction to chess. I’ve been playing for a couple of years now and absolutely love the game.
It looks free but it isn’t:
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Bc5 4. c3 Nf6 5. O-O Nxe4 6. Qe2 Nf6 7. d4 Be7 8.
dxe5 Nd5
Material is even and white has a stronger position to play from. Thanks for checking out the vid!
3:18 after the black knight goes to F6, why would white castle when he is actually giving away a free pawn (E4) ?
I think there should be a second video here.
JRobi is a friggin’ badass
ruy lopez is the best opening
Great video! Thanks!
A question: Why does Steinitz moves his King to h8 at that early stage. I haven’t seen the end of the game yes but right now seems to me like giving up the pawn att f6 or just giving away the little initiave he had.
Could you tell me what he sees in the coming?
prepares d4
@ErikakaEP
It’s a different variation
Prepares for d4, dominance of the middle.