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A complete journey through the Ruy López: Exchange Variation, Steinitz, systems with ...g6 and ...f5, Open Variation, Berlin and typical middlegames.
6 lessons · 9.0 h of video
Surprising with the Exchange Variation
Steinitz Variations
Main Line: typical middlegames for white
Systems with …g6 and …f5
Open Variation and Berlin Defense
Main Line: typical middlegames part II
This course presents a comprehensive and practical study of the Ruy López, one of the most important, prestigious and used openings in chess history.
Over six stages, Grandmasters Andrés Rodríguez and Diego Flores, together with International Master Mario Villanueva, analyze different variants and systems from both perspectives.
The program covers the Exchange Variation, the Steinitz systems, positions with ...g6 and ...f5, the Open Variation and the Berlin Defense. It also delves into the Main Line and the typical middlegames that arise from its structures.
An ideal proposal to understand the ideas of the Ruy López, expand your repertoire and recognize the most important strategic plans after the initial phase of the game is over.
Grandmaster Andrés Rodríguez Vila is the best Uruguayan player of all time. Alongside his playing career, he specializes in chess teaching and improvement across all levels, placing special emphasis on working with young talents and high performance. His educational activities take place mainly in Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil and Mexico, but he has also given lectures and courses in countries as diverse as Chile, Colombia and Spain. He has worked across the entire chess education pyramid, from beginner level to preparing Olympic Teams, and is widely recognized as an expert in intensive high-performance courses and tournament preparation. 1996 1997 Appointed general coordinator of high performance at the Ruy López chess school in Villa Martelli (Bs.As-Arg), and for over 20 years he has specialized in training chess players, delivering countless lectures, intensive courses, regular courses, tournament preparation, etc. 2010 and to this day, he is in demand for recording videos for various sites and platforms. 2019 - 2026 Co-founder and Director of Ajedrez Latino. www.ajedrezlatino.com Co-founder of Academia Míjail Tal https://www.academiatal.com/ 2020 High Performance Coordinator for Fenamac (Mexico). He stands out as a pioneer in online coaching. He currently works intensively in online education and in the preparation (intensive and regular courses) of top talents in Uruguay, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico and other countries. He has coached several world champions and top players, such as WGM Deysi Cori, GM Jorge Cori, GM Alan Pichot, GM Diego Flores, GM Leo Krysa, GM Robert Hungasky, GM Leo Tristán, GM Luis Supi, WGM Candela Francisco, just to name a few.
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GM Diego Flores is one of the leading figures in contemporary Argentine chess. He earned his Grandmaster title in 2008 and reached a peak FIDE rating of 2634. A multiple Argentine champion—matching Miguel Najdorf's historic record of titles—he has represented his country in seven Chess Olympiads and won the 2018 Dubai Open. He combines a deep chess culture with a remarkable ability to convey complex ideas clearly.
IM Mario Villanueva
IM Mario Villanueva is a prominent Argentine player and coach, with over two decades of competitive experience and an extensive background in training chess players. He is part of the high-performance coaching team of the Argentine Chess Federation and has worked with some of the country's top young talents. He is also a Physical Education Teacher, a background that complements his pedagogical and practical approach to training.
