1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. b4 Bxb4 5. c3 Ba5
Chess openings · Italian Game: Evans Gambit · C52
Italian Game: Evans Gambit, Main Line
3,287 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. b4 Bxb4 5. c3 Ba5. White wins 52%, draws 2%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 131 | 53%47% |
| 1200–1599 | 803 | 51%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,718 | 54%44% |
| 2000 and up | 635 | 48%49% |
| All ratings | 3,287 | 52%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,097 | 53%45% |
| Blitz | 1,694 | 53%45% |
| Rapid | 471 | 47%49% |
| Classical | 25 | – |