1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3 Nf6 5. d4 exd4 6. cxd4 Bb4+ 7. Nc3 Nxe4 8. O-O Nxc3
Chess openings · Italian Game: Classical Variation · C54
Italian Game: Classical Variation, Greco Gambit, Greco Variation
4,297 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3 Nf6 5. d4 exd4 6. cxd4 Bb4+ 7. Nc3 Nxe4 8. O-O Nxc3. White wins 55%, draws 3%, Black wins 41%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 386 | 51%46% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,813 | 55%42% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,835 | 57%40% |
| 2000 and up | 263 | 56%38% |
| All ratings | 4,297 | 55%41% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 838 | 54%43% |
| Blitz | 1,911 | 56%41% |
| Rapid | 1,494 | 56%40% |
| Classical | 54 | 50%9%41% |