1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3 Nf6 5. d4 exd4 6. e5
Chess openings · Italian Game: Classical Variation · C54
Italian Game: Classical Variation, Greco Gambit, Modern Line
21,142 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3 Nf6 5. d4 exd4 6. e5. White wins 55%, draws 3%, Black wins 42%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 1,509 | 59%40% |
| 1200–1599 | 6,687 | 58%40% |
| 1600–1999 | 9,812 | 54%43% |
| 2000 and up | 3,134 | 49%46% |
| All ratings | 21,142 | 55%42% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 5,114 | 55%43% |
| Blitz | 10,244 | 54%42% |
| Rapid | 5,531 | 55%41% |
| Classical | 253 | 54%42% |