1. e2e4  1... e7e5  2. g1f3  2... b8c6  3. f1b5  3... a7a6  4. b5a4  4... g8f6  5. e1g1  5... f6e4 The Open Variation of the Ruy Lopez is a defense with an excellent reputation and played from time to time at the elite level. 6. d2d4  6... b7b5  7. a4b3  7... d7d5  8. d4e5  8... c8e6  9. d1e2  9... f8e7 