1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. b4 Bxb4 5. c3 Bc5 6. d4 exd4 7. cxd4 Bb4+ 8. Bd2
Chess openings · Italian Game: Evans Gambit · C51
Italian Game: Evans Gambit, Harding Variation
2,719 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. b4 Bxb4 5. c3 Bc5 6. d4 exd4 7. cxd4 Bb4+ 8. Bd2. White wins 52%, draws 4%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 367 | 51%46% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,249 | 51%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 932 | 52%44% |
| 2000 and up | 171 | 56%40% |
| All ratings | 2,719 | 52%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 561 | 48%50% |
| Blitz | 1,254 | 51%45% |
| Rapid | 871 | 55%40% |
| Classical | 33 | 48%48% |