1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. b4 Bxb4 5. c3 Ba5 6. d4 exd4
Chess openings · Italian Game: Evans Gambit · C52
Italian Game: Evans Gambit, Pierce Defense
4,752 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. b4 Bxb4 5. c3 Ba5 6. d4 exd4. White wins 55%, draws 2%, Black wins 43%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 118 | 53%47% |
| 1200–1599 | 784 | 55%44% |
| 1600–1999 | 2,638 | 56%42% |
| 2000 and up | 1,212 | 54%43% |
| All ratings | 4,752 | 55%43% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,372 | 57%42% |
| Blitz | 2,576 | 54%44% |
| Rapid | 763 | 57%39% |
| Classical | 41 | 39%54% |