1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Ng5 d5 5. exd5 Na5 6. Bb5+ c6 7. dxc6 bxc6 8. Qf3
Chess openings · Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Polerio Defense · C58
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Polerio Defense, Bogoljubow Variation
12,102 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Ng5 d5 5. exd5 Na5 6. Bb5+ c6 7. dxc6 bxc6 8. Qf3. White wins 52%, draws 3%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 508 | 51%47% |
| 1200–1599 | 3,596 | 52%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 5,736 | 53%44% |
| 2000 and up | 2,262 | 53%43% |
| All ratings | 12,102 | 52%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 3,739 | 52%46% |
| Blitz | 5,926 | 53%44% |
| Rapid | 2,354 | 51%46% |
| Classical | 83 | 55%40% |