Ruy López de Segura
Ruy López de Segura was a Spanish chess player, author, and priest who may have invented the Ruy Lopez chess opening.[1]
| Ruy López de Segura | |
|---|---|
 Ruy López playing Leonardo di Bona in the Spanish royal court; also depicted is King Phillip II of Spain. (Luigi Messini, 1883) | |
| Full name | Rodrigo López de Segura |
| Country | Spain |
| Born | c. 1530 Segura |
| Died | c. 1580 (aged c. 50) |
Ruy López De Segura Media
A page of the original 1561 printing of López' book, Libro de la Invencion liberal y Arte del juego del Axedrez.
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References
- ↑ Hooper D. & Whyld K. 1984. The Oxford Companion to Chess, p192.