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 9. d5
Chess openings · Italian Game: Classical Variation · C54
Italian Game: Classical Variation, Greco Gambit, Moeller-Therkatz Attack
2,713 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 9. d5. White wins 51%, draws 5%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 36 | 75%25% |
| 1200–1599 | 226 | 56%40% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,099 | 51%45% |
| 2000 and up | 1,352 | 49%45% |
| All ratings | 2,713 | 51%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 709 | 53%44% |
| Blitz | 1,374 | 51%44% |
| Rapid | 593 | 48%46% |
| Classical | 37 | 49%43% |