C68

Alekhjne Variation, Ruy Lopez Exchange

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Bxc6 dxc6 5. d4 exd4 6. Qxd4 Qxd4 7. Nxd4 Bd6

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Bxc6 dxc6 5. d4 exd4 6. Qxd4 Qxd4 7. Nxd4 Bd6. This position is classified under ECO code C68.

Analyze

Use arrow keys to navigate

Analyze

Draw an opening to step through its moves here.

About This Opening

ECO Code

C68

Category Volume C

Opening Family

Ruy Lopez

Position (FEN)

r1b1k1nr/1pp2ppp/p1pb4/8/3NP3/8/PPP2PPP/RNB1K2R w KQkq - 1 8

Lichess Stats

Across 23 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 43%, Black wins 52%, and 4% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is O-O, played in 48% of games, followed by Be3 and Nc3.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 23 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

43%

52%

White wins 43% Draws 4% Black wins 52%

23 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

O-O

Be3

Nc3

Nd2

Nxc6

Actions

Browse Repertoires Draw Another