Best response to the Ruy Lopez: Closed (C92)

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O Be7 6. Re1 b5 7. Bb3 d6 8. c3 O-O 9. h3 · Black to move

Ruy Lopez: Closed overview →

What is the best response to the Ruy Lopez: Closed (1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O Be7 6. Re1 b5 7. Bb3 d6 8. c3 O-O 9. h3)? Black to move. See the top replies ranked by opening theory and real-game results, starting with Bb7.

The main theoretical reply is Bb7, reaching the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Flohr System.

Ranked replies for Black
Bb7 theory
Be6 theory
Re8 theory
h6 theory
Nb8 theory
Na5 theory
Nd7 theory
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