1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Ng5
Chess openings · Italian Game: Two Knights Defense · C57
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Knight Attack
83,567 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Ng5. White wins 59%, draws 3%, Black wins 38%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 45,302 | 59%38% |
| 1200–1599 | 30,381 | 59%38% |
| 1600–1999 | 7,265 | 59%38% |
| 2000 and up | 619 | 63%33% |
| All ratings | 83,567 | 59%38% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 13,921 | 62%36% |
| Blitz | 33,162 | 58%38% |
| Rapid | 35,247 | 58%38% |
| Classical | 1,237 | 57%39% |