C87

Romanovsky Variation, Ruy Lopez

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O Be7 6. Re1 d6 7. c3 O-O 8. d4 Bd7 9. Nbd2 exd4 10. cxd4 Nb4

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O Be7 6. Re1 d6 7. c3 O-O 8. d4 Bd7 9. Nbd2 exd4 10. cxd4 Nb4. This position is classified under ECO code C87.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

C87

Category Volume C

Opening Family

Ruy Lopez

Position (FEN)

r2q1rk1/1ppbbppp/p2p1n2/8/Bn1PP3/5N2/PP1N1PPP/R1BQR1K1 w - - 1 11

Lichess Stats

Across 214 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 52%, Black wins 43%, and 6% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Bxd7, played in 44% of games, followed by Bb3 and Nf1.

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

52%

43%

White wins 52% Draws 6% Black wins 43%

214 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Bxd7

Bb3

Nf1

Bc2

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