1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3 Nf6 5. d3 d5
Chess openings · Italian Game: Classical Variation · C54
Italian Game: Classical Variation, with d5
6,425 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3 Nf6 5. d3 d5. White wins 52%, draws 3%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 802 | 51%47% |
| 1200–1599 | 2,597 | 52%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 2,387 | 52%44% |
| 2000 and up | 639 | 49%47% |
| All ratings | 6,425 | 52%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,271 | 51%47% |
| Blitz | 3,053 | 52%46% |
| Rapid | 2,007 | 53%44% |
| Classical | 94 | 55%37% |