Grandmaster Repertoire 13: The Open Spanish - Victor MikhalevskiGrandmaster Repertoire 13: The Open Spanish Victor Mikhalevski Paperback, 384 pages The Open Spanish is one of Black's most direct methods of fighting against the Ruy Lopez. Instead of subjecting himself to the so called 'Spanish torture' of the Closed Ruy Lopez, Black boldly captures the e4 pawn and provokes an early confrontation. Grandmaster Repertoire 13 The Open Spanish provides a complete repertoire for Black after 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6