1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Ng5 d5 5. exd5 Nxd5 6. Nxf7
Chess openings · Italian Game: Two Knights Defense · C57
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Fried Liver Attack
51,499 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Ng5 d5 5. exd5 Nxd5 6. Nxf7. White wins 68%, draws 2%, Black wins 29%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 15,512 | 71%27% |
| 1200–1599 | 25,047 | 68%29% |
| 1600–1999 | 10,010 | 64%33% |
| 2000 and up | 930 | 58%39% |
| All ratings | 51,499 | 68%29% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 8,801 | 65%33% |
| Blitz | 23,230 | 68%30% |
| Rapid | 18,816 | 70%27% |
| Classical | 652 | 71%25% |