1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Bc4 Nf6 5. O-O Bc5 6. e5
Chess openings · Italian Game: Two Knights Defense · C56
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Max Lange Attack
13,605 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Bc4 Nf6 5. O-O Bc5 6. e5. White wins 61%, draws 3%, Black wins 37%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 919 | 62%36% |
| 1200–1599 | 3,760 | 61%37% |
| 1600–1999 | 6,158 | 61%36% |
| 2000 and up | 2,768 | 59%37% |
| All ratings | 13,605 | 61%37% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 3,950 | 60%38% |
| Blitz | 6,789 | 61%36% |
| Rapid | 2,763 | 61%36% |
| Classical | 103 | 64%31% |