C64

Ruy Lopez: Pinning Crush

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Bc5 4. c3 d6 5. d4 exd4 6. cxd4 Bb6 7. d5 a6 8. Ba4 Bd7 9. dxc6

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Bc5 4. c3 d6 5. d4 exd4 6. cxd4 Bb6 7. d5 a6 8. Ba4 Bd7 9. dxc6. 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/pbPp4/8/B3P3/5N2/PP3PPP/RNBQK2R b KQkq - 0 9

Lichess Stats

Across 10 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 90%, Black wins 10%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Bxc6, played in 60% of games, followed by bxc6.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 10 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

90%

10%

White wins 90% Draws 0% Black wins 10%

10 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Bxc6

bxc6

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