1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bb5
Chess openings · Four Knights Game · C48
Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation
237,757 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bb5. White wins 50%, draws 5%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 67,991 | 50%46% |
| 1200–1599 | 89,336 | 50%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 56,931 | 51%45% |
| 2000 and up | 23,499 | 50%44% |
| All ratings | 237,757 | 50%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 60,407 | 51%46% |
| Blitz | 107,836 | 50%45% |
| Rapid | 67,142 | 50%45% |
| Classical | 2,372 | 49%44% |