A few years back I did a long series on the Sicilian Defense for ChessVideos.tv. The context was a request in the viewer question thread that I give an overview of the Sicilian, which was not exactly possible in that context - generally I spend no more than about 15 minutes on a given question there. So I joked about it, and then finally started the series, trying to present that opening in a quick but useful way. Needless to say, even going quickly, it must have taken around ten full length shows to get through that complex.
At the time, and again recently, someone suggested doing something similar with the Ruy Lopez. For many years I resisted, but at last I've caved, and you can watch part 1 of what is bound to be a pretty long series, here. In this week's installment, I examine the 3...d6, 3...g6, 3...Nge7, 3...Nd4 and 3...Bc5 lines. The next shows will cover the Berlin and the Schliemann/Jaenisch, and then it will be on to 3...a6.
As usual, the show is free (free registration is required, in case you haven't already done it) and will be available for the next month or so. If you've been waiting to learn the Ruy with White, here's your chance!