Top 10 Chess Player 7.Rus Lopez de Segura

7. Ruy López de Segura (1540-1580) from Spain

A Cambodian stamp commemorating Ruy López

He was a Catholic priest, probably of Jewish descent and was generally considered World Champion from 1560-1575. He wrote manuscripts on chess openings and is most famous for the "Ruy Lopez" opening to which there are at least 30 variations. Many past world champions have used and preferred the Ruy Lopez opening.

The Ruy Lopez opening:

• 1. e4 e5
• 2. Nf3 Nc6
• 3. Bb5