Bishop's Opening: Lopez Variation
ECO C23 · Bishop's Opening
The Bishop's Opening: Lopez Variation (C23) is a chess opening in the Bishop's Opening family, played by White. It arises after the moves 1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 Bc5 3. Qe2.
Moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 Bc5 3. Qe2
About this opening
The Lopez Variation (2.Bc4 Bc5 3.Qe2) places the queen on e2 to support e4 and prepare development with c3, d3 and f4. The idea, attributed to Ruy López, is to keep a flexible structure and avoid early exchanges. The play is slow and strategic, White seeking to make the most of the bishop and center over time. A measured, original approach to the Bishop's Opening.