C81

Adam Variation, Ruy Lopez

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O Nxe4 6. d4 b5 7. Bb3 d5 8. dxe5 Be6 9. Qe2 Be7 10. c4

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O Nxe4 6. d4 b5 7. Bb3 d5 8. dxe5 Be6 9. Qe2 Be7 10. c4. This position is classified under ECO code C81.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

C81

Category Volume C

Opening Family

Ruy Lopez

Position (FEN)

r2qk2r/2p1bppp/p1n1b3/1p1pP3/2P1n3/1B3N2/PP2QPPP/RNB2RK1 b kq - 0 10

Lichess Stats

Across 9 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 56%, Black wins 44%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is bxc4, played in 89% of games, followed by Nc5.

Earlier cached observations; the current monthly sample contained no games for this position.

Small sample: 9 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

56%

44%

White wins 56% Draws 0% Black wins 44%

9 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

bxc4

Nc5

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