lichess.org
Donate

Maul 'em with the Marshall Attack | Chess Openings Explained

intermediate
Jonathan SchrantzOpeningRuy lopezMarshall gambit

Jonathan Schrantz teaches the Marshall Attack (sometimes seen as a gambit) in the Ruy Lopez. Black gives up a center Pawn to create weaknesses. See the original game where it failed, then see a modern improvement on the idea.

2016.08.22
Jose Raul Capablanca vs Frank James Marshall, New York (1918): C89 Ruy Lopez, Marshall counter-attack
http://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1095025
Alexey Shirov vs Levon Aronian, 2nd Grand Slam Masters Bilbao Final (2009): C89 Ruy Lopez, Marshall, main line, Spassky variation
http://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1556261

Master the Marshall Attack ⎸Chess Openings, Ruy Lopez, Marshall (C89)Master the Marshall Attack ⎸Chess Openings, Ruy Lopez, Marshall (C89)Stjepan Tomic (Hanging Pawns)
advanced
Ruy Lopez, Marshall Attack | Chess Openings ExplainedRuy Lopez, Marshall Attack | Chess Openings ExplainedNick Risko
intermediate
Chess Basics #7: The closed Ruy LopezChess Basics #7: The closed Ruy LopezJim's Chess Channel
beginner
Tarrasch Trap | Trap in the Open Variation of the Ruy Lopez | Opening Tricks and Traps to Win FastTarrasch Trap | Trap in the Open Variation of the Ruy Lopez | Opening Tricks and Traps to Win FastChessfactor
intermediate
Learn the Ruy Lopez Exchange Variation in Chess in 5 MinutesLearn the Ruy Lopez Exchange Variation in Chess in 5 MinutesZach Slagowski (Zach Slag Chess)
intermediate
Chigorin Variation of the Closed Ruy Lopez (Spanish Game) ⎸Chess OpeningsChigorin Variation of the Closed Ruy Lopez (Spanish Game) ⎸Chess OpeningsStjepan Tomic (Hanging Pawns)
advanced
The Ruy Lopez | Open Variation | Chess Openings | IM Andrey OstrovskiyThe Ruy Lopez | Open Variation | Chess Openings | IM Andrey OstrovskiyChessfactor
intermediate
Beat Black Easily in the Ruy Lopez Classical DefenseBeat Black Easily in the Ruy Lopez Classical DefenseZach Slagowski (Zach Slag Chess)
intermediate
Learn the Basics of the Ruy Lopez Berlin Defense (Mortimer and Fishing Pole Trap Too!)Learn the Basics of the Ruy Lopez Berlin Defense (Mortimer and Fishing Pole Trap Too!)Zach Slagowski (Zach Slag Chess)
intermediate