C64

Ruy Lopez: Bishop Trap

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Bc5 4. c3 d6 5. d4 exd4 6. cxd4 Bb4+ 7. Kf1 Bd7 8. Qa4 a5 9. a3

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Bc5 4. c3 d6 5. d4 exd4 6. cxd4 Bb4+ 7. Kf1 Bd7 8. Qa4 a5 9. 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)

r2qk1nr/1ppb1ppp/2np4/pB6/Qb1PP3/P4N2/1P3PPP/RNB2K1R b kq - 0 9

Lichess Stats

Across 22 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 82%, Black wins 18%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Na7, played in 23% of games, followed by Nxd4 and Nge7.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 22 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

82%

18%

White wins 82% Draws 0% Black wins 18%

22 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Na7

Nxd4

Nge7

Ra7

Nf6

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