1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bb5 Nd4
Chess openings · Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation · C48
Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation, Rubinstein Variation
12,759 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bb5 Nd4. White wins 49%, draws 5%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 2,099 | 50%47% |
| 1200–1599 | 3,188 | 50%47% |
| 1600–1999 | 3,307 | 48%47% |
| 2000 and up | 4,165 | 49%44% |
| All ratings | 12,759 | 49%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 3,281 | 50%46% |
| Blitz | 5,972 | 49%45% |
| Rapid | 3,356 | 48%47% |
| Classical | 150 | 48%43% |