C67

Cordel Defense, Ruy Lopez

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nf6 4. O-O Nxe4 5. d4 Be7 6. Qe2 Nd6 7. Bxc6 bxc6 8. dxe5 Nf5

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nf6 4. O-O Nxe4 5. d4 Be7 6. Qe2 Nd6 7. Bxc6 bxc6 8. dxe5 Nf5. This position is classified under ECO code C67.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

C67

Category Volume C

Opening Family

Ruy Lopez

Position (FEN)

r1bqk2r/p1ppbppp/2p5/4Pn2/8/5N2/PPP1QPPP/RNB2RK1 w kq - 1 9

Lichess Stats

Across 5 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 40%, Black wins 40%, and 20% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Qe4, played in 80% of games, followed by c4.

Observation period: 2026-07.

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

40%

20%

40%

White wins 40% Draws 20% Black wins 40%

5 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Qe4

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