Open Ruy Lopez - Martin "Metal Chess Pieces" Boxed weight 7lbs

Boxed weight 7lbs

Rooks: Pluto & Figaro

Intro & Kan Variation (40:33)

"If it was important enough for Botvinnik and Fischer to hold dear

Open Ruy Lopez - Martin "Metal Chess Pieces" Boxed weight 7lbsThe Open Ruy Lopez gives Black free piece play and chances for the initiative. This sharp and interesting variation has been used by many of the all time greats, including Anand, Kortschnoi, Botvinnik, Keres, Euwe, Fine and Reshevsky and this is by no means an exhaustive list. White will argue that Black loosens his position in the Open Variation, but if Black takes the time and trouble to learn the ideas and tactical themes that underpin this line,