1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bb5 Nd4 5. Nxd4
Chess openings · Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation · C48
Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation, Rubinstein Variation Accepted
7,889 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bb5 Nd4 5. Nxd4. White wins 47%, draws 4%, Black wins 49%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 1,934 | 46%50% |
| 1200–1599 | 2,944 | 46%51% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,903 | 47%49% |
| 2000 and up | 1,108 | 48%44% |
| All ratings | 7,889 | 47%49% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 2,092 | 49%48% |
| Blitz | 3,711 | 47%48% |
| Rapid | 2,015 | 43%52% |
| Classical | 71 | 39%11%49% |