1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bb5 Bb4
Chess openings · Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation · C49
Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation, Double Spanish
35,924 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bb5 Bb4. White wins 50%, draws 5%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 11,534 | 50%45% |
| 1200–1599 | 13,227 | 50%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 7,592 | 49%46% |
| 2000 and up | 3,571 | 49%45% |
| All ratings | 35,924 | 50%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 10,100 | 50%46% |
| Blitz | 15,234 | 49%45% |
| Rapid | 10,198 | 50%44% |
| Classical | 392 | 54%9%37% |