Tree path 5 levels King's Pawn Game › King's Knight Opening › Normal Variation › Ruy Lopez › Vinogradov Variation
- Chess Codex
- King's Pawn Game C20
- King's Knight Opening C40
- Normal Variation C44
- Ruy Lopez C60
- Vinogradov Variation C60 you are here
Ruy Lopez: Vinogradov Variation
Overview
Ruy Lopez: Vinogradov Variation is a specific line in the Open Games family (ECO C60), arising from a recognised theoretical position.
The Open Games group covers open games — classical 1.e4 e5 openings where both sides contest the centre directly with pawns.
The line arises from 6 plies — specifically the moves 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Qe7.
The line refines Ruy Lopez, which traces back to the root opening King's Pawn Game.
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Statistics from Lichess
134,878 games · White 55.7% / Draw 3.7% / Black 40.5%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| O-O | 62,593 | |
| Bxc6 | 27,407 | |
| Nc3 | 20,146 | |
| c3 | 12,788 | |
| d3 | 7,883 | |
| d4 | 1,856 | |
| b3 | 645 | |
| a3 | 490 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 01:27:55
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