C64

Ruy Lopez: Bishop Snare

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Bc5 4. c3 d6 5. d4 exd4 6. cxd4 Bb4+ 7. Kf1 a6 8. Bxc6+ bxc6 9. Qa4 a5 10. a3

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Bc5 4. c3 d6 5. d4 exd4 6. cxd4 Bb4+ 7. Kf1 a6 8. Bxc6+ bxc6 9. Qa4 a5 10. a3. This position is classified under ECO code C64.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

C64

Category Volume C

Opening Family

Ruy Lopez

Position (FEN)

r1bqk1nr/2p2ppp/2pp4/p7/Qb1PP3/P4N2/1P3PPP/RNB2K1R b kq - 0 10

Lichess Stats

Across 8 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 63%, Black wins 38%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Ba6+, played in 63% of games, followed by Bb7 and Bd7.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 8 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

63%

38%

White wins 63% Draws 0% Black wins 38%

8 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Ba6+

Bb7

Bd7

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