1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Ng5 d5 5. exd5 Na5 6. Bb5+ c6 7. dxc6 bxc6 8. Qf3 Rb8
Chess openings · Italian Game: Two Knights Defense · C58
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Colman Variation
1,083 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 Rb8. White wins 49%, draws 3%, Black wins 48%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 17 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 135 | 52%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 438 | 47%49% |
| 2000 and up | 493 | 50%47% |
| All ratings | 1,083 | 49%48% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 374 | 46%52% |
| Blitz | 560 | 51%45% |
| Rapid | 140 | 49%46% |
| Classical | 9 | – |