C77

Ruy Lopez: Positional Edge

 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. d4 exd4 6. O-O Be7 7. e5 Nd5 8. Nxd4 O-O 9. Nf5 Nb6 10. Qg4 g6 11. Bxc6 dxc6 12. Nxe7+ Qxe7 13. Qg3

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. d4 exd4 6. O-O Be7 7. e5 Nd5 8. Nxd4 O-O 9. Nf5 Nb6 10. Qg4 g6 11. Bxc6 dxc6 12. Nxe7+ Qxe7 13. Qg3. This position is classified under ECO code C77.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

C77

Category Volume C

Opening Family

Ruy Lopez

Position (FEN)

r1b2rk1/1pp1qp1p/pnp3p1/4P3/8/6Q1/PPP2PPP/RNB2RK1 b - - 1 13

Lichess Stats

Across 2 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 50%, Black wins 50%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Nc4, played in 50% of games, followed by Re8.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 2 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

50%

White wins 50% Draws 0% Black wins 50%

2 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Nc4

Re8

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