1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bb5 a6 5. Bxc6
Chess openings · Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation · C48
Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation, Ranken Variation
25,931 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bb5 a6 5. Bxc6. White wins 54%, draws 5%, Black wins 41%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 10,462 | 54%41% |
| 1200–1599 | 10,645 | 54%42% |
| 1600–1999 | 3,773 | 54%41% |
| 2000 and up | 1,051 | 54%39% |
| All ratings | 25,931 | 54%41% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 5,188 | 54%43% |
| Blitz | 11,472 | 54%41% |
| Rapid | 8,976 | 54%40% |
| Classical | 295 | 56%39% |