1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. d4 exd4 5. O-O Bc5 6. e5 Ng4 7. c3
Chess openings · Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Max Lange Attack · C56
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Max Lange Attack, Krause Variation
1,501 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. d4 exd4 5. O-O Bc5 6. e5 Ng4 7. c3. White wins 58%, draws 3%, Black wins 40%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 114 | 61%37% |
| 1200–1599 | 708 | 57%41% |
| 1600–1999 | 630 | 57%41% |
| 2000 and up | 49 | 73%22% |
| All ratings | 1,501 | 58%40% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 382 | 62%36% |
| Blitz | 769 | 55%43% |
| Rapid | 348 | 59%38% |
| Classical | 2 | – |