1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3 Nf6 5. d4 exd4 6. cxd4 Bb4+ 7. Nc3 Nxe4 8. O-O Bxc3
Chess openings · Italian Game: Classical Variation · C54
Italian Game: Classical Variation, Greco Gambit, Main Line
4,265 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 Bxc3. White wins 44%, draws 5%, Black wins 52%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 211 | 50%46% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,012 | 48%49% |
| 1600–1999 | 2,219 | 41%54% |
| 2000 and up | 823 | 42%52% |
| All ratings | 4,265 | 44%52% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 948 | 46%51% |
| Blitz | 1,938 | 43%52% |
| Rapid | 1,315 | 44%52% |
| Classical | 64 | 34%58% |