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Ruy Lopez: Halloween Attack

ECO C657 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nf6 4. Nxe5

The Ruy Lopez: Halloween Attack (C65) reaches this position after 7 half-moves, with Black to move. Want to know why each move is played, the plans for both sides, and the traps to avoid? Step through it on an interactive board while the Chess Guru explains every idea in plain English.

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