C62

Ruy Lopez: Solid Play

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 d6 4. d4 Bd7 5. Nc3 Nf6 6. Bxc6 Bxc6 7. Qd3 exd4 8. Nxd4

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 d6 4. d4 Bd7 5. Nc3 Nf6 6. Bxc6 Bxc6 7. Qd3 exd4 8. Nxd4. This position is classified under ECO code C62.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

C62

Category Volume C

Opening Family

Ruy Lopez

Position (FEN)

r2qkb1r/ppp2ppp/2bp1n2/8/3NP3/2NQ4/PPP2PPP/R1B1K2R b KQkq - 0 8

Lichess Stats

Across 12 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 67%, Black wins 33%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Bd7, played in 50% of games, followed by Be7 and Qd7.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 12 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

67%

33%

White wins 67% Draws 0% Black wins 33%

12 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Bd7

Be7

Qd7

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