1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3 Nf6 5. b4
Chess openings · Italian Game · C53
Italian Game: Bird's Attack
6,192 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3 Nf6 5. b4. White wins 47%, draws 3%, Black wins 49%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 964 | 50%48% |
| 1200–1599 | 2,735 | 47%50% |
| 1600–1999 | 2,083 | 46%50% |
| 2000 and up | 410 | 49%46% |
| All ratings | 6,192 | 47%49% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,251 | 50%48% |
| Blitz | 2,978 | 49%49% |
| Rapid | 1,881 | 44%52% |
| Classical | 82 | 41%56% |