Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Beverwijk Variation

In the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Beverwijk Variation, the opening move 1.e4 is played by white. This move aims to control the center of the board and gain space advantage. It also frees the way for the white king's bishop to be developed. As e5 is black's most common response, playing 1.e4 puts pressure on the black pawn and creates opportunities for white to gain an early advantage.

The move e5 played by Black in response to 1.e4 aims to contest control of the center and frees its own bishop. It also opens up avenues for the black queen and bishop. By playing e5, Black also wants to create pawn symmetry which can offer a balanced position. However, this move can also be risky as it can lead to weak pawn structures and open up squares for white knights.

After the moves 1.e4 e5, White's move Nf3 aims to control the center and gain mobility for the knight. This move also prepares for the development of the white bishop and castle kingside. In addition, Nf3 puts pressure on the black pawn at e5 and makes it difficult for Black to advance the d-pawn. Additionally, this move creates the threat of Ng5 which can potentially disturb Black's position and allow white to gain an early advantage.

In the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Beverwijk Variation, Black's move Nc6 in response to 2.Nf3 aims to establish a foothold in the center and prevent the white knight from advancing to the strong e5 square. This move also creates opportunities for Black to develop the knights and bishop. Moreover, Nc6 puts pressure on the white pawn at e4 and makes it difficult for White to maintain a hold on the center. Additionally, Nc6 prepares for the future move to d4 which can increase Black's control of the center.

After the moves 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6, White's move Bb5 is known as the Ruy Lopez opening. This move is aimed at controlling the center and putting pressure on the black knight, forcing it to move again. This move also develops the bishop to an active square, attacking the vulnerable f7 pawn. In addition, Bb5 prepares for the future move of castling kingside and connecting the rooks. Moreover, this move supports the potential advance of the pawn to d4, opening up lines for the bishop and queen.

After the moves 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5, Black's move Nf6 aims to challenge White's control of the center and attack the bishop on b5. This move also develops a knight and puts pressure on the white pawn at e4. In addition, Nf6 prepares for the future move of castling kingside, connecting the rooks and increasing the safety of the king. Moreover, Nf6 puts pressure on the white bishop, forcing it to move again or be traded off, potentially weakening the white kingside pawn structure.

In the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Beverwijk Variation, White's move O-O aims to increase the safety of the king and complete the development of the rook. This move also prepares to bring the rook on e1 to the center file and allows the king to contribute to the defense of the center. Additionally, O-O creates opportunities for the king to be connected with the rook on h1 through a pawn move to g3 or h3. This move can also potentially tie up Black's pieces and make it difficult for Black to create counterplay in the center.

After the moves 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nf6 4.O-O, Black's move Bc5 aims to develop the bishop and control the d4 square. This move also attacks the white knight on f3 and forces it to move, potentially weakening White's pawn structure. Additionally, Bc5 prepares for the future development of the knight to d7 and/or queen to d6, increasing the pressure on the white pawn at e4. Moreover, Bc5 can help in the future to create counterplay on the kingside and open up diagonal for the queen.