ECO C65
Ruy Lopez
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nf6Total games11,278
Win rate50%
Draw rate5%
Loss rate46%
Unique players2,383
About this opening
The Berlin Defense became famous after Vladimir Kramnik used it to defeat Garry Kasparov in 2000. Its endgame structure with the king on e8 has made it the Spanish line every elite player must know.
Top players
| Player | Games | Win rate | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| portugalete61 | 205 | 62% | 565 |
| meelkeerr | 110 | 59% | 1088 |
| mslitwin | 109 | 41% | 720 |
| rayanchess_007 | 106 | 59% | 2253 |
| master_blaster7-89 | 87 | 46% | 1202 |
| muteeshafi86 | 86 | 53% | 1070 |
| sadikdalhat | 81 | 46% | 2150 |
| generalzod | 68 | 56% | 2723 |
| michelowinner2005 | 68 | 43% | 1521 |
| javameister1 | 65 | 57% | 1991 |
Best performers
| Player | Games | Win rate | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| globuletz | 42 | 83% | 1080 |
| fart | 41 | 80% | 483 |
| amolm | 20 | 75% | 2035 |
| theunderdog001 | 35 | 74% | 2843 |
| sahibsinghknight | 21 | 71% | 3025 |