Guided replay

Meeting 1.e4 with ...e5

Classical development against the Ruy Lopez.

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Ruy López

The most classical answer to 1.e4 is 1...e5. Here's how Black develops naturally against the Ruy Lopez, one of White's most respected tries. (The board is shown from Black's side.) Watch the eval: it barely favours White — the second move is only a tiny head start when you develop soundly.

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