Beating The Ruy Lopez with The Fianchetto Variation

The Ruy Lopez, or Spanish opening 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 is one of the oldest and most effective chess openings for white. Many strong players believe that you cannot become a good chess player without having studied this intricate opening. Learn how, and why, fianchettoing the kingside bishop as black can help dismantle white's attack.

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