1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3 Nf6 5. d4
Chess openings · Italian Game: Classical Variation · C54
Italian Game: Classical Variation, Center Attack
7,655 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3 Nf6 5. d4. White wins 57%, draws 3%, Black wins 40%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 2,642 | 58%39% |
| 1200–1599 | 3,220 | 58%40% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,523 | 55%42% |
| 2000 and up | 270 | 58%38% |
| All ratings | 7,655 | 57%40% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,813 | 55%43% |
| Blitz | 3,064 | 56%40% |
| Rapid | 2,669 | 60%37% |
| Classical | 109 | 65%34% |