The Classical Defence arises in the Ruy Lopez after 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Bc5 (ECO C64). Instead of the usual 3...a6, Black develops the bishop actively to c5, aiming it at f2.
The opening leads to lively piece play: Black develops quickly and does not let White convert the pressure on the c6 knight in peace. Both quiet and tactical continuations are available.
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