1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Ng5 d5 5. exd5 Nd4
Chess openings · Italian Game: Two Knights Defense · C57
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Fritz Variation
32,586 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Ng5 d5 5. exd5 Nd4. White wins 42%, draws 2%, Black wins 55%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 6,287 | 39%59% |
| 1200–1599 | 14,040 | 41%57% |
| 1600–1999 | 9,369 | 46%52% |
| 2000 and up | 2,890 | 46%50% |
| All ratings | 32,586 | 42%55% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 8,078 | 43%55% |
| Blitz | 15,224 | 44%54% |
| Rapid | 8,997 | 40%57% |
| Classical | 287 | 38%57% |