Ruy Lopez
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The Ruy Lopez is a popular chess opening, also known as Spanish opening. It is a very old opening, but still favored in our times by many world class players.
The moves
The trademark of the Ruy Lopez is White's third move of his King's Bishop:
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5
Popularity
The Ruy Lopez is very popular among Conservatives[1].