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Ruy Lopez or Scotch?

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tehmonkey-man
Jun 24, 2023
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As a new player, I have no idea which one to play. 

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DrDillPickle12
Jun 24, 2023
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#2
Both are good. Scotch personally is better for defense.
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calbitt5750
Jun 24, 2023
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#3
Coco Lopez. With Cuervo.
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alexanderkcs
Jun 25, 2023
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#4
Ruy lopes is more complicated so if ur a beginner then I would recomend the scotch over the ruy lopes.
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Poweranony
Jun 25, 2023
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#5

Ruy lopez is slightly better but more theoretical. Scotch is great option at all levels including beginners But ruy lopez is great too, if you are disposed to learn the lines it's a great opening

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oopswait
Jun 25, 2023
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#6
Ruby Lopez exchange is my absolute go to. Often allows continued pressure, but there is some memorizing.
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pleewo
Jun 25, 2023
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#7

Ruy lopezzy lop rey pez

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bhukad30
Jun 25, 2023
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#8
Try scotch I have won many games from it
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BasixWhiteBoy
Jun 25, 2023
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#9
Scotch because they will take the pawn and you can develop your Queen
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NM darkunorthodox88
Jun 25, 2023
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#10

basically, do you want to immediately release tension in the center and keep a smaller version of white's advantage or do you wish to fight for the whole thing but learn long lines to do so?

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Gambitron001
Jun 25, 2023
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tehmonkey-man wrote:

As a new player, I have no idea which one to play.

The Scotch Game is much better in my opinion because you are able to get more pieces out on the board and you can control the center more with that opening. Ruy Lopez isnt bad, I just dont know much about it.