1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. d4 exd4 5. Ng5
Chess openings · Italian Game: Two Knights Defense · C56
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Perreux Variation
26,300 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. d4 exd4 5. Ng5. White wins 53%, draws 3%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 4,905 | 54%44% |
| 1200–1599 | 11,925 | 53%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 7,007 | 53%44% |
| 2000 and up | 2,463 | 54%41% |
| All ratings | 26,300 | 53%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 7,042 | 55%43% |
| Blitz | 13,058 | 53%44% |
| Rapid | 6,038 | 53%44% |
| Classical | 162 | 47%49% |