1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bb5 Bc5
Chess openings · Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation · C48
Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation, Classical Variation
73,422 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bb5 Bc5. White wins 49%, draws 4%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 21,607 | 48%48% |
| 1200–1599 | 27,706 | 49%47% |
| 1600–1999 | 17,855 | 50%46% |
| 2000 and up | 6,254 | 52%43% |
| All ratings | 73,422 | 49%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 19,577 | 50%47% |
| Blitz | 32,303 | 49%46% |
| Rapid | 20,848 | 48%47% |
| Classical | 694 | 47%48% |