Opening Principles, Ruy Lopez, isolated pawns

We introduce general rules or principles to playing the initial moves of the game, i.e., the opening. These principles are illustrated by examining a classic

Sokolov: Understanding Middlegame Structures, Vol. 7, Vol. 8 & Vol. 9

Ruy Lopez - Exchange Variation ⎸Chess Openings

Doubled Pawns - Chess Terms

The Isolani pawn structure (Soltis) [advanced chess lesson]

Doubled Pawns - A Practical Guide - Schachversand Niggemann

Best Chess Openings and How to Pick One for You [Infographic] - Remote Chess Academy

Ruy Lopez Opening - A Complete Learner's Guide - CHESS KLUB

Pawn Structures, PDF, Chess Openings

Sokolov: Understanding Middlegame Structures, Vol. 7, Vol. 8 & Vol. 9

Pawnbreak

Ruy Lopez Opening - Opening Fundamentals - Chess Master

How to Improve at Chess

Been studying some classics, and I've come across this Bf1 motif multiple times in the Ruy Lopez, in games with Capa, Lasker, Euwe, and Alekhine. What was its purpose exactly? : r/chess