1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3 Nf6 5. d4 exd4 6. e5 d5 7. Bb5 Ne4 8. cxd4 Bb4+
Chess openings · Italian Game: Classical Variation · C54
Italian Game: Classical Variation, Greco Gambit, Anderssen Variation
3,041 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3 Nf6 5. d4 exd4 6. e5 d5 7. Bb5 Ne4 8. cxd4 Bb4+. White wins 50%, draws 6%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 44 | 36%59% |
| 1200–1599 | 304 | 45%49% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,530 | 50%45% |
| 2000 and up | 1,163 | 52%42% |
| All ratings | 3,041 | 50%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 689 | 48%48% |
| Blitz | 1,619 | 51%42% |
| Rapid | 686 | 48%45% |
| Classical | 47 | 53%45% |