C98

Rauzer Variation, Ruy Lopez

 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O Be7 6. Re1 b5 7. Bb3 d6 8. c3 O-O 9. h3 Na5 10. Bc2 c5 11. d4 Qc7 12. Nbd2 Nc6 13. dxe5 dxe5 14. a4

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O Be7 6. Re1 b5 7. Bb3 d6 8. c3 O-O 9. h3 Na5 10. Bc2 c5 11. d4 Qc7 12. Nbd2 Nc6 13. dxe5 dxe5 14. a4. This position is classified under ECO code C98.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

C98

Category Volume C

Opening Family

Ruy Lopez

Position (FEN)

r1b2rk1/2q1bppp/p1n2n2/1pp1p3/P3P3/2P2N1P/1PBN1PP1/R1BQR1K1 b - - 0 14

Lichess Stats

Across 5 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 40%, Black wins 60%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Bb7, played in 60% of games, followed by Be6.

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

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

40%

60%

White wins 40% Draws 0% Black wins 60%

5 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Bb7

Be6

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