1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Ng5 d5 5. exd5 Na5 6. Bb5+ c6 7. dxc6 bxc6 8. Qf3 cxb5
Chess openings · Italian Game: Two Knights Defense · C58
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Blackburne Variation
2,366 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Ng5 d5 5. exd5 Na5 6. Bb5+ c6 7. dxc6 bxc6 8. Qf3 cxb5. White wins 50%, draws 3%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 161 | 59%40% |
| 1200–1599 | 641 | 59%39% |
| 1600–1999 | 864 | 47%50% |
| 2000 and up | 700 | 43%54% |
| All ratings | 2,366 | 50%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 806 | 50%48% |
| Blitz | 1,138 | 49%48% |
| Rapid | 402 | 52%45% |
| Classical | 20 | – |