1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. b4
Chess openings · Italian Game · C51
Italian Game: Evans Gambit
56,072 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. b4. White wins 54%, draws 3%, Black wins 43%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 4,061 | 56%42% |
| 1200–1599 | 15,711 | 56%42% |
| 1600–1999 | 25,816 | 54%43% |
| 2000 and up | 10,484 | 50%46% |
| All ratings | 56,072 | 54%43% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 15,811 | 54%44% |
| Blitz | 28,630 | 53%44% |
| Rapid | 11,198 | 56%41% |
| Classical | 433 | 57%39% |