1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. b4 Bxb4 5. c3 Bd6
Chess openings · Italian Game: Evans Gambit · C51
Italian Game: Evans Gambit, Stone-Ware Variation
2,100 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. b4 Bxb4 5. c3 Bd6. White wins 50%, draws 3%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 64 | 55%45% |
| 1200–1599 | 393 | 53%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 973 | 49%48% |
| 2000 and up | 670 | 49%47% |
| All ratings | 2,100 | 50%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 556 | 51%47% |
| Blitz | 1,176 | 49%47% |
| Rapid | 360 | 51%46% |
| Classical | 8 | – |