Ruy Lopez Books

Not every chess player is ready to meet the Ruy Lopez with the established main lines when playing with the black pieces. Many players have chosen to play some of the minor variations of the Spanish Opening when having to defend against the Spanish Torture. For example, I played some time almost exclusively the classical defense (with Bc5) as my main response to the Ruy Lopez.

Glenn Flear's Offbeat Spanish is a good source of information for the players seeking for alternative ways to play the black side of the Ruy Lopez. In this book, Flear studies a wide variety of ambitious and offbeat answers for many different playing styles. From the super-solid Berlin to the uncompromising Schliemann, there is enough choice here for any prospective black player facing the Spanish. On the other hand, this book is also perfect for Spanish enthusiasts looking for the best way to deal with those avoiding the main lines.

Paperback: 144 pages
Publisher: Everyman Chess; 1st edition (April 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1857442423
ISBN-13: 978-1857442427
Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.4 inches