What is the Ruy Lopez?

The Ruy Lopez is a chess opening with a rich history and distinct strategic ideas. ChessTerra has 1,050 instructional videos covering every aspect of the Ruy Lopez, from move-order basics to grandmaster-level theory.

How do I learn the Ruy Lopez?

The best way to learn the Ruy Lopez is to study instructional videos from strong players and grandmasters. ChessTerra provides 1,050 free videos on the Ruy Lopez, organised by skill level from beginner to GM level.

Is the Ruy Lopez good for beginners?

Many players learn the Ruy Lopez at the beginner level because its core ideas are accessible and widely applicable. ChessTerra has beginner, intermediate, and advanced video collections to suit any level.

What are the main variations of the Ruy Lopez?

The Ruy Lopez has several important variations and sub-lines. ChessTerra's video library covers all major lines, with dedicated opening guide articles for in-depth study.

Which grandmasters play the Ruy Lopez?

Many world-class grandmasters have championed the Ruy Lopez throughout history and at the modern elite level. ChessTerra's 1,050 videos include games and analysis from GothamChess, Hikaru Nakamura, Agadmator, Daniel Naroditsky, and more.

Ruy Lopez Chess Videos

What Just Happened Here? || Ivanchuk vs Lenič || European Team Championship (2019)

October 27, 2019 NHaselton Chess Lectures

Watch the documentary on Vincent Keymer here (Link will be available soon) Follow me on Instagram for extra

Dubov Makes A “Groundbreaking Discovery” Or Just A Dubious Move?

October 26, 2019 NHaselton Chess Lectures

Russian GM Daniil Dubov makes an interesting move in Ruy Lopez when facing Anti-Marshal 8.a4 move! The rare

Chess Openings Abridged #2: Ruy Lopez, Breyer Variation

October 22, 2019 NHaselton Chess Lectures

Nick Risko introduces the ideas of the Breyer variation of the Ruy Lopez quickly, so you can use

Alekhine Starts With 1.e2-e4 And Sacrifices His Queen On Move 14

October 22, 2019 NHaselton Chess Lectures

The fourth World Chess Champion Alexander Alekhine sacrifices his queen and announces a checkmate with a pawn during

Praggnanandhaa’s Sister Vaishali Starts World Girls Junior Championship With A Win

October 18, 2019 NHaselton Chess Lectures

In this video I am covering a game played by Indian WGM Vaishali Rameshbabu (Praggnanandhaa’s sister) played in

When I First Saw This Move I Was Totally Confused

October 17, 2019 NHaselton Chess Lectures

Russian-born German chess Grandmaster Efim Bogoljubov makes a brilliant move in a game vs Austrian IM Hans Mueller

Capablanca Saga || The Conclusion!

October 10, 2019 NHaselton Chess Lectures

All the videos to the Capablanca Saga are here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64Po0qJqHFU&list=PLDnx7w_xuguH7szQrhNeLKoBZm-8Pumfq&index=1 https://klimbim2014.wordpress.com/2019/06/10/jose-raul-capablanca-хосе-рауль-капабланка/ Capablanca vs Lasker negotiations here

Opening: Ruy Lopez