1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. b4 Bxb4 5. c3 Be7
Chess openings · Italian Game: Evans Gambit · C51
Italian Game: Evans Gambit, Anderssen Variation
8,594 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. b4 Bxb4 5. c3 Be7. White wins 50%, draws 3%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 173 | 41%57% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,580 | 52%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 4,524 | 50%46% |
| 2000 and up | 2,317 | 50%46% |
| All ratings | 8,594 | 50%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 2,473 | 51%47% |
| Blitz | 4,796 | 49%47% |
| Rapid | 1,278 | 52%44% |
| Classical | 47 | 55%40% |