1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. b4 Bxb4 5. c3 Bc5
Chess openings · Italian Game: Evans Gambit · C51
Italian Game: Evans Gambit, McDonnell Defense
18,238 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. b4 Bxb4 5. c3 Bc5. White wins 58%, draws 2%, Black wins 40%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 2,166 | 59%39% |
| 1200–1599 | 6,855 | 59%39% |
| 1600–1999 | 7,626 | 57%40% |
| 2000 and up | 1,591 | 55%42% |
| All ratings | 18,238 | 58%40% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 4,405 | 59%40% |
| Blitz | 8,966 | 56%41% |
| Rapid | 4,688 | 60%37% |
| Classical | 179 | 69%26% |