C64

Ruy Lopez: Pawn Fork

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Bc5 4. c3 a6 5. Bxc6 dxc6 6. Nxe5 Qf6 7. O-O Qxe5 8. d4 Bxd4 9. cxd4

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Bc5 4. c3 a6 5. Bxc6 dxc6 6. Nxe5 Qf6 7. O-O Qxe5 8. d4 Bxd4 9. cxd4. 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)

r1b1k1nr/1pp2ppp/p1p5/4q3/3PP3/8/PP3PPP/RNBQ1RK1 b kq - 0 9

Lichess Stats

Across 5 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 80%, Black wins 20%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Qe7, played in 60% of games, followed by Qf6.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 5 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

80%

20%

White wins 80% Draws 0% Black wins 20%

5 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Qe7

Qf6

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