1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3 d6 5. d4 exd4 6. cxd4 Bb6
Chess openings · Italian Game: Classical Variation · C53
Italian Game: Classical Variation, La Bourdonnais Variation
28,194 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3 d6 5. d4 exd4 6. cxd4 Bb6. White wins 47%, draws 3%, Black wins 49%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 1,692 | 49%49% |
| 1200–1599 | 8,405 | 48%50% |
| 1600–1999 | 13,632 | 47%49% |
| 2000 and up | 4,465 | 46%50% |
| All ratings | 28,194 | 47%49% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 7,165 | 48%50% |
| Blitz | 15,576 | 47%50% |
| Rapid | 5,313 | 49%48% |
| Classical | 140 | 59%39% |