Ruy Lopez

I have noticed an increase in play using this style. It seems almost every game ive played lately, this has been used. Is this just a coincidence?

Originally posted by zakkwylder
I have noticed an increase in play using this style. It seems almost every game ive played lately, this has been used. Is this just a coincidence?

"The best by test" - Fischer.
The favourite opening of guys like Ironman. That's good enough for me.

i understand all that, my point is, i feel like im playingthe same game over and over again. i like it myself and dont even want to use it anymore because im blocking against it every single game. im getting to the point where i dont even wanna play, because its the same game every time.

Originally posted by zakkwylder
i understand all that, my point is, i feel like im playingthe same game over and over again. i like it myself and dont even want to use it anymore because im blocking against it every single game. im getting to the point where i dont even wanna play, because its the same game every time.

Originally posted by zakkwylder
i understand all that, my point is, i feel like im playingthe same game over and over again. i like it myself and dont even want to use it anymore because im blocking against it every single game. im getting to the point where i dont even wanna play, because its the same game every time.

well, maybe i will. after all, wild is what im all about.

you see it a lot because a) beginners think that's how a chess game has to start or b) more advanced players realize its very sound for both sides

If you like e4 as white and want to avoid Ruy then perhaps look at veresov (2. Nc3) or just study the Italian game.

You could even look at 2. d4 or 2. f4 (king's gambit...but be careful)

Just make sure you pick something solid. It's crazy in correspondence chess to try to upset your opponent with an unusual opening. There are so many databases out there it's hard to take somebody by surprise at a higher level.
Some people like playing the same opening time and time again. They make it their specialty and even do a bit of original theory themselves. Others, like to switch for variety

Just make sure you pick something solid. It's crazy in correspondence chess to try to upset your opponent with an unusual opening. There are so many databases out there it's hard to take somebody by surprise at a higher level.
Some people like playing the same opening time and time again. They make it their specialty and even do a bit of original theory themselves. Others, like to switch for variety

I agree with Buddy here, its all I play as white, unless I'm playing someone that I have lost to that beat me with the ruy defense. Its a rock-solid opening for white.