The Modern Steinitz against the Ruy Lopez

Across seven focused chapters, Fernandez explains how White typically reacts to Black’s queenside plans - and how Black can strike back in the centre and on the kingside. The highlight of the course is an original, in-depth look at the bold g5-system arising after 5.O-O Bd7 6.c3 g5!? - a fresh, fighting alternative to the traditional setups with ...g6 or ...Nge7. While theory may still give White a slight edge, Fernandez demonstrates that in practice, this line leads to wild, creative, and double-edged positions - ideal for players who enjoy dynamic counterplay and original ideas over memorised theory. This short course is designed to arm you with a new, playable weapon against the Ruy Lopez and to inspire your own research and creativity. Learn how to meet the Ruy Lopez with confidence, take the initiative, and surprise your opponent right from the opening!