1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3 Nf6 5. d4 exd4 6. cxd4
Chess openings · Italian Game: Classical Variation · C54
Italian Game: Classical Variation, Greco Gambit, Traditional Line
36,939 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3 Nf6 5. d4 exd4 6. cxd4. White wins 53%, draws 4%, Black wins 43%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 7,217 | 54%43% |
| 1200–1599 | 15,327 | 54%42% |
| 1600–1999 | 11,338 | 51%45% |
| 2000 and up | 3,057 | 48%46% |
| All ratings | 36,939 | 53%43% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 8,744 | 53%44% |
| Blitz | 16,455 | 52%44% |
| Rapid | 11,236 | 53%43% |
| Classical | 504 | 53%38% |