C65

Ruy Lopez: Knight Trap

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nf6 4. O-O Bc5 5. Nxe5 Nxe5 6. d4 c6 7. dxe5 Nxe4 8. Bd3

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nf6 4. O-O Bc5 5. Nxe5 Nxe5 6. d4 c6 7. dxe5 Nxe4 8. Bd3. This position is classified under ECO code C65.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

C65

Category Volume C

Opening Family

Ruy Lopez

Position (FEN)

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Lichess Stats

Across 14 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 71%, Black wins 14%, and 14% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Nxf2, played in 43% of games, followed by d5 and Ng5.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 14 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

71%

14%

White wins 71% Draws 14% Black wins 14%

14 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Nxf2

Ng5

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