Common Lines in the Ruy Lopez
By Edward Scimia, About.com Guide
The Closed Ruy Lopez (beginning with 4. Ba4 Nf6 5.0-0 Be7) is a popular system at all levels, and offers a variety of plans for both sides. It is extremely flexible for Black; both players will have a complex game. The main line continues 6. Re1 b5 7. Bb3 d6 8. c3 0-0.
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