1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3 Qe7
Chess openings · Italian Game: Classical Variation · C53
Italian Game: Classical Variation, Closed Variation
1,931 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3 Qe7. White wins 46%, draws 3%, Black wins 51%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 101 | 50%45% |
| 1200–1599 | 250 | 52%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 767 | 44%53% |
| 2000 and up | 813 | 45%51% |
| All ratings | 1,931 | 46%51% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 368 | 46%51% |
| Blitz | 1,141 | 45%52% |
| Rapid | 381 | 45%51% |
| Classical | 41 | 59%10%32% |