1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Ng5 d5
Chess openings · Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Knight Attack · C57
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Knight Attack, Normal Variation
55,475 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Ng5 d5. White wins 53%, draws 3%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 27,146 | 52%45% |
| 1200–1599 | 22,671 | 54%43% |
| 1600–1999 | 5,324 | 54%43% |
| 2000 and up | 334 | 55%41% |
| All ratings | 55,475 | 53%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 7,783 | 56%42% |
| Blitz | 23,915 | 53%43% |
| Rapid | 23,001 | 52%45% |
| Classical | 776 | 49%47% |