1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Nc3 Nxe4 5. Bxf7+
Chess openings · Four Knights Game: Italian Variation · C47
Four Knights Game: Italian Variation, Noa Gambit
19,476 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Nc3 Nxe4 5. Bxf7+. White wins 44%, draws 4%, Black wins 52%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 445 | 56%43% |
| 1200–1599 | 4,326 | 48%49% |
| 1600–1999 | 10,554 | 43%53% |
| 2000 and up | 4,151 | 41%56% |
| All ratings | 19,476 | 44%52% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 4,801 | 45%52% |
| Blitz | 10,259 | 44%52% |
| Rapid | 4,264 | 43%53% |
| Classical | 152 | 39%55% |