Ruy Lopez: Closed, Worrall Attack

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 Nf6 5.O-O Be7 6.Qe2

ECO C86

The Ruy Lopez: Closed, Worrall Attack is a chess opening line in the Ruy Lopez complex, reached after 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 Nf6 5.O-O Be7 6.Qe2.

It is catalogued under code C86 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move Qe2 is chosen by White on move 6.

2 named continuations branch from this position, including the Castling Line and the Delayed Castling Line.

Named variations

• Ruy Lopez: Closed, Worrall Attack, Castling Line — ECO C86
• Ruy Lopez: Closed, Worrall Attack, Delayed Castling Line — ECO C86

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