1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. O-O Nf6 5. c3
Chess openings · Italian Game: Classical Variation · C50
Italian Game: Classical Variation, Albin Gambit
45,277 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. O-O Nf6 5. c3. White wins 52%, draws 3%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 4,626 | 52%46% |
| 1200–1599 | 14,905 | 52%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 20,270 | 52%44% |
| 2000 and up | 5,476 | 49%47% |
| All ratings | 45,277 | 52%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 11,962 | 53%45% |
| Blitz | 23,721 | 52%45% |
| Rapid | 9,342 | 52%45% |
| Classical | 252 | 45%49% |