Complete White Repertoire: Ruy Lopez Exchange Variation

Unlock a Lasting Positional Edge with the Ruy Lopez Exchange

Secure a Comfortable, Risk-Free Advantage from Move Four

Before your opponent even has time to settle, you’ll have doubled their pawns, seized space in the center, and taken the initiative. IM Robert Ris—renowned trainer—distills over 450 years of rich theory on 4 Bxc6 into an easy-to-play repertoire that maximizes White’s first-move edge without drowning you in rote memorization.

Deep Opening Coverage & Clear Plans

• Why 4 Bxc6 works—and shocks Black: Force Black’s structure apart after 4…dxc6, then hit with the a4–c4 break, pressure on the e-file, and precise piece play. Opponents often aren’t ready for this early exchange—and you’ll learn how to cash in on their surprise.

• Common Black defences (Chapters 1–4): …Qe7, …Ne7, …Be6, …Be7—punish passive setups and keep Black off balance.

• Critical lines (Chapters 5–7):

  • …Bd6: seize central control with timely d2–d4 and harmonious development.

  • …Qd6 (“Harmonie”): expose Black’s queen to tactical shots.

  • …Qf6: meet aggressive queen sorties with model-game precision.

• Sharp pinning ideas (Chapters 8–10): Master Black’s main reply …Bg4 with 5 h3—and learn how to handle each of Black’s three responses (…Bxf3, …Bh5 and …h5) to keep the initiative.

• The Old Mainline (Chapters 11–13): Confront …f6 head-on: open the center, trade queens, and convert your pawn majority into a winning endgame.

Plus: Surprise, Precision & Engine-Backed Innovation

Elevate your preparation beyond rote theory with IM Ris’s secret weapons:

• Zero-Risk, High-Reward Attack: Like world champions Fischer and Lasker, you’ll spring 4 Bxc6 early—forcing your opponent into rocky, doubled-pawn structures before they even know what hit them.

• Innovative Novelties: Robert shares his own surprising variations—distilled from years of personal analysis—so your lines stay fresh, effective, and ready to catch opponents off guard.

• Lesson Structure & PGN Downloads: Each chapter weaves essential theory directly into the video—including examples from recent top-level games—and supplies a downloadable PGN for every lesson so you can review the exact lines offline.

• Endgame Insurance: Your flawless pawn structure often guarantees easy wins in pure-pawn endings—no miraculous saves by the strongest engines.

What’s Included

• 7 Hours of Video Lessons: Bite-sized, laser-focused on plans and tactics.

• 447 Interactive Variations via 365Chess Coach: Drill every key position until it’s second nature.

• PGN Downloads for All 13 Chapters: Build your own study database and review anytime.

• Practical, Easy-to-Use Repertoire: No rote memorization—just clear plans, pawn-structure insights, and coordinated piece play.

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Dive into the Ruy Lopez Exchange Variation with IM Robert Ris—and start converting the element of surprise into tournament victories.

Outline:

Introduction
Chapter 1. 5…Qe7 Smyslov Variation
Chapter 2. 5…Ne7 Variation
Chapter 3. 5…Be6 Variation
Chapter 4. 5…Be7 Djuric Variation
Chapter 5. 5…Bd6 Hebden Variation
Chapter 6. 5…Qd6 Romanishin Variation
Chapter 7. 5…Qf6 Variation
Chapter 8. 5…Bg4 6.h3 Bxf3 Variation
Chapter 9. 5…Bg4 6.h3 Bh5 Hector Variation
Chapter 10. 5…Bg4 6.h3 h5 Variation
Chapter 11. 5…f6 6.d4 Bg4 Variation
Chapter 12. 5…f6 6.d4 exd4 Alternatives
Chapter 13. 5…f6 6.d4 exd4 7.Nxd4 c5 Main Line

Meet Your Trainer: IM Robert Ris

International Master Robert Ris www.robertris.com hails from the Netherlands and reached a peak FIDE rating of 2464. Over the past 15 years, he’s become a sought-after FIDE Trainer and online coach, guiding students of all levels—from complete beginners to rising stars like IM Eline Roebers and two-time Dutch U14 champion Arthur De Winter.

Known for his dynamic, double-edged playing style, Robert represented his country at events such as the 2007 Gibraltar Open and the 2008 European Union Championship, often facing elite grandmaster fields. He’s also developed numerous video courses and repertoire guides, blending deep theoretical insight with clear, hands-on instruction.

In every lesson, Ris shares his full thought process—solving tactics, evaluating key positions, and pinpointing common mistakes—so you can think like a stronger player. Now, with his Ruy Lopez Exchange Variation course, you’ll benefit from the same high-impact training that has helped hundreds of students worldwide unlock their full potential.